#73

German All-Bisque Doll, 102, by Kestner with Yellow Stockings
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$3,300
sold
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Description

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig, peg- jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows and cupped hands, sturdily modeled muscular legs with tiny ankles, fancy yellow stockings and high laced black heeled boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, small chips at leg stringing holes. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880, the model is known as "French Wrestler" in reference to its body shape. Value Points: rare model with gorgeous bisque, blushed eye shadow and cheeks, blush on hands and knees, fancy stockings and shoes.