Kestner Bisque Shoulder Head Doll

Description:

Kestner Bisque Shoulder Head Doll, Germany, marked "Dep.195.13" to back of head, with sleeping blue glass eyes, inset eyebrows, painted lower lashes, remnants of applied upper lashes, open mouth with four inset top teeth, strawberry blonde wig, bisque arms, half-cork stuffed kid body with remnants of original paper label, white cotton and lace dress, white socks, ivory leather shoes, and green silk bonnet, ht. 24 in.

Provenance: From the Estate of Jeanne Hedberg.
Estimate $400-600

Two cracks from left ear and back of head up to top edge of head visible in additional image, repair visible from inside. Some minor soiling and scuffing to face and arms. Body losing a small amount of stuffing around joints.


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