#28

Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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$2,000
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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: very appealing all-original doll has beautiful wig, original body and body finish, wonderful antique pale green dress with ivory grosgrain ribbons, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes.