#179

All-Bisque Mignonette by Kestner
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$1,800
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Description

8" (20 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings with pink ribbons, blue ankle boots with black tassels and little heels, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes on two finger tips, tiny pinflakes at stringing holes. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful large child model with rarer teeth design, fine quality of bisque.