#81

German All-Bisque Mignonette, Model 102, by Kestner
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Description
Referred to as the "yellow boot Kestner" in reference to her distinctively painted ankle boots, the all-bisque doll has kid-edged swivel head on bisque torso, plumply modelled face with full cheeks, blue/grey glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly parted lips with accent details, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modelled bent left elbow, shapely legs with blushed knees, tiny ankles, painted white stockings and yellow laced heeled boots. The doll wears aqua silk dress with lace overlay, matching hair bow, undergarments. Signed "102 12". Kestner, circa 1890. 9" (23 cm).