#89

German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Turquoise B
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The all-bisque doll has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump facial modelling, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircling the eyecut, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with very shapely legs, painted white ribbed stockings with scalloped-edge, purple ties, aqua painted ankle boots with black tassels. The doll wears lace dress with matching cape and bonnet, blue silk ribbon trim. Marked "4". Kestner, circa 1885. 9" (23 cm).