#206

German All-Bisque Miniature by Kestner in Maerklin Carriage
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$6,200
sold
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Description

6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with hands modeled in tiny fists, muscular legs, white stockings, black ankle boots with four lacing straps, antique costume. Condition: hairlines on front and back torso, small chip back torso. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: the beautiful little doll with wonderfully detailed body is presented in a Maerklin tinplate stroller with original finish of cream and gilt.