#468

German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 162, by Kestner for G.A. Schwarz Store
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, four porcelain teeth, blonde human hair wig in elaborate coiffure, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady-shaped body with modeled bosom and tiny waist, silk flapper era dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 162 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine modeling including deep chin dimple, original lady body and body finish, with original store label for G.A. Schwarz of Philadelphia.