#173

German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner
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$1,050
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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 accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with magenta rims, black four lace heeled shoes, original woolen costume. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 0. COMMENTS: Kestner, circa 1885. VALUE POINTS: Swivel neck, closed mouth, fancy boots, superb original braided wig extending to hips.