Somber Closed Mouth Turned Bisque Shoulder Head Doll

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Somber Closed Mouth Turned Bisque Shoulder Head Doll, Germany, late 19th century, blue glass sleeping eyes, downturned expression, red line between lips, head turned to left, unmarked, probably Kestner production, new blonde human hair wig, partially gusseted kid and cloth body, bisque lower arms, cotton undergarments, off-white tarlatan dress with lace trim, ht. 16 1/2 in. Literature: Jan Foulke, KESTNER, KING OF DOLLMAKERS, p. 50, illus. 89.
Estimate $400-600

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