#215

German All-Bisque Yellow-Boot Doll by Kestner
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$3,600
sold
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Description
9" (23 cm). Bisque swivel head with rounded facial modeling on kid-edged shapely bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, original blonde mohair wig, loop- jointed bisque arms with bent elbows and cupped hands, and legs with sturdily shaped legs, painted white ribbed knee stockings with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully sculpted face, fine detail of blushing on eyelids, chin, cheeks, and on body.