All-Bisque Miniature by Kestner with Gray Boots

7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,small brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,shapely torso,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings with purple rims,grey painted ankle boots with black tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1/2 (head and torso). Comments: Kestner,circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors on the dear miniature include closed mouth,sleep eyes,swivel head,beautifully detailed body,grey shoes.