#226

German All Bisque Miniature with Jointed Knees
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$4,400
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Description
6" (15 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, original blonde mohair wig in braids over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent right arm, cupped hands, jointed knees with shapely lower legs, painted white stockings with blue laced ankle boots with tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare jointed knees, swivel head, original wig and pate.