#184

German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, XII, by Kestner 1200/1500
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$1,000
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XII Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth child with very rich painting of features, original body and body finish.