German antique fashion doll
This doll is from Germany. There is a marking on the back of the neck that says Germany and the number 167. It was a fashion doll that would be shipped to the US with the latest fashions so women could see the latest fashions before purchasing. It is in good condition (from what we can tell) but does show some age in the arms and legs. The hair is real hair. The face seems to be made of porcelain. The eyes are blue. The lips are painted pinkish-orange.
It is 23 inches long. The legs are 10.5 inches long. The arms are 8.5 inches long. The head circumference is 13.5 inches.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Katie,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The numbers on the back of the doll's head confirm this doll was made by JD Kestner Jr of Germany, who was in business from 1805-1938. Dolls produced by him are generally considered to be of very high quality.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique bisque and composition jointed doll
made by JD Kestner Jr, Germany , circa 1913
Model 167, the jointed doll with blond (human) hair and blue eyes in a bisque porcelain head marked to the back "Made in 13 / Germany / 167" attached to a jointed composition body.
23 inches long
CONDITION: This doll is in very good original condition with some minor losses to the composition body commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Hi Delia,
Above Germany it says 'Made in' with the number 13 next to the word 'in'. Sorry I didn't include that before. I had to take a flashlight to it this time to see it more clearly. This doll was given to my mom by my great-aunt then my mom just gave it to me when she recently moved.
Katie