VERY RARE, KESTNER A
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VERY RARE, KESTNER A. T. TYPE DOLL WITH MULATTO COMPLEXION & ORIGINAL DRESS. 20”. Marks: 13. Bisque socket head with light brown (mulatto) complexion, large inset brown glass eyes, painted dark lashes, black brushstroked and feathered brows, slightly parted coral-shaded full lips, square-cut upper teeth, pierced ears, original brown hand-knotted human hair wig over plaster pate, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, original coral silk dress with gauze lining, dark red stockings, original brown leather shoes. Commentary: Circa 1885, the model referred to as “A. T. Kestner” for its resemblance to the French bebe by Thullier; rare open mouth model, choice golden brown bisque complexion, fine quality bisque and facial decoration, excellent original body with original finish, original costume.
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VERY RARE, KESTNER A
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