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Description
17" (43 cm). Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes,
dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted
lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows,
accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth
with pale outlined lips and row of painted teeth,
blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with
bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the
doll closely resembles the "circle/dot" bebe by
Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: rare model with
outstanding quality of facial sculpting and
painting, sturdy original body.