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Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll by Kestner

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$59.00
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Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll by Kestner

Lot Number: 
232
27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely pale bisque complements the plump facial modeling, original body and body finish, beautiful extended-length antique wig.
Realized Price: 
$1,600
Presale Estimate: 
2000/2400