$805
Early Kestner Bisque-Head Doll, late 19th century, brown sleeping eyes, closed pouty mouth, light lip coloring, full square-cheeked face (small eye chips to lower lid and upper corner right eye), impressed 8 at crown, plaster pate, replaced brown human hair wig, early straight wrist, cupped hand, six-ball composition body (repaint), old white cotton dress with red smocking trim, ht. 14 in. Literature: Jan Foulke, KESTNER, KING OF DOLLMAKERS, p. 36, illus. 55.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-05-12