$2,350
Early Closed Mouth Kestner Bisque Head Doll, Germany, c. 1880s, brown glass sleeping eyes, round face, closed slightly smiling mouth, red line between lips, head impressed 7, original long blonde mohair wig over plaster pate (plaster partially broken away), fully articulated composition and wood body with separate balls at shoulders and hips (Sonnenberg-type, some paint wear), white cotton drawers and lace-trimmed dress, brown leatherette shoes, ht. 15 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-03