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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump face on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, cheek blush, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, cupped right hand, muscular legs, painted yellow heeled boots with black laces and heels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, typical tiny flakes at stringing holes. Marks: 102/12 (head) 12 (arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: most enchanting all-bisque doll with rare expression, beautifully-sculpted limbs with muscular detail, fine antique costume.