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German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, XI, by Kestner with original Wig, Body and Costume

Soirée: Antique Dolls and Automata
$75.00
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German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, XI, by Kestner with original Wig, Body and Costume

Lot Number: 
74
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows and painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful early doll with finest delicate bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and included is beautiful antique costume.
Realized Price: 
$3,500
Presale Estimate: 
1600/2100