Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Known as "A.T. Kestner"

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accent nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk and lace dress, bonnet, aqua kidskin shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Kestner, the model is known as "A.T. Kestner" in reference to its close resemblance to the French bebe marked A.T. Value Points: the rarity of the beautiful doll is rivaled by its beauty and fine condition, original body and body finish.