German All-Bisque Doll, Model 102, by Kestner

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9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shapely torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, left arm modeled bent at the elbow with folded fist, painted white ribbed stockings with blue rims, black five-lace ankle boots with little heels. Condition: there is a faint hairline on her forehead. Marks: 102. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate subtle blushing that charmingly contrasts her very muscular body.