#208

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 178, by Kestner
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, sculpted lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pin flake on inside pointer finger left hand. Marks: 178 1 (and original Kestner crown and streamer paper label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the rare model is virtually unknown in this all-bisque variation, very expressive features.