#177

Two All-Bisque Miniature Dolls by Kestner
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$950
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Description

3 1/2" & 5 1/2" (9 & 14 cm). Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stoke brows, closed mouth, original blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and fancily painted yellow ankle boots, antique muslin costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip on left arm hole of smallest doll. Marks: 103 (larger) 199 (smaller). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty sister dolls with fancy boots, original wigs.