Doll is about 19" tall. It was my grandmother's (born 1892), so I assume it dates from about 1900. Head is bisque (I remember my mother telling me this). Body is a hard material. Articulated joints. Real eyelashes. Repair to head at neck. Remnants of sticker on back that says "Germany 2" . 136 with 7 underneath on back of neck.
Doll belonged to my grandmother. My mother had it at her house and now it's at mine. I assume it was my grandmother's from childhood.
Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Kestner type bisque porcelain and composite articulated doll
circa 1900
With bisque porcelain head, brown wig, blue fixed eyes and hair lashes, composite body dressed in printed cotton and lace dress, black leather shoes. Marked "Germany 2 / 136 / 7"
19 inches long
CONDITION: minor repairs to head at neck
PROVENANCE: inherited
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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