#70

German All-Bisque Miniature by Kestner
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$1,650
sold
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Description

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shapely torso, plump facial modeling, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, cupped hands, plump shapely legs with tiny ankles, painted knee-high white stockings with pink rims, black four strap heeled boots, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right stringing hole. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: dear miniature doll has superb definition of facial features, finest bisque, rare body style.