#61

German Bisque Child by Kestner in Original Folklore Costume
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$500
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque shoulderhead turned to the right, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E made in Germany E. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: the pretty child doll wears original folklore costume with bead trimmed vest and coiffe, lace edged apron.