German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Fancily Painted Boots

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9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs with modeled bent elbows, very muscular legs with tiny ankles, painted white stockings with magenta rims, black heeled ankle boots with blue tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: early all-bisque with beautiful presence and rare larger size, fine antique costume.