#93

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Original Early Body
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$1,600
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden body with straight wrists, pretty antique dress, undergarments, socks, and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: demure child doll with fine quality of bisque and painting, original wig, body and body finish.