#30

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner
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$2,600
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with two square cut upper teeth, accented lips, blonde wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with highly detailed baby rolls and dimples, painted white ribbed stockings with maroon ties, black heeled shoes with blue tassels, antique lace dress. Condition: excellent except chip at right arm by stringing hole. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: fine large size of the early swivel neck all-bisque, well defined sculpting.