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Name of Doll: 16 1/2" Kestner XI Pouty NEW!                
                                All original condition: Closed Mouth!                     
Description:
This is an awesome doll and something not easily found---an absolutely authentic condition Kestner XI pouty on a straight wristed body. She has extremely deep modeling and was definitely the first out of her mold!
   The XI is a very early mold by the JDKestner company and predated the Kestner Letter/Mold Number combination we are all familiar with. The XI mold is known for beautiful china painting and HUGE eyes--both of which are features of this example. SHe also has the typical chubby, full cheeked face with a double chin.
   Her clothing is factory and great--a fashionable SILK plaid dress with cranberry velvet ribbon inserts and silk edging. Back is adorned with a wide cranberry silk tie and huge bow. Under is her original one-piece chemise with a pintucked lace edged top! Her socks are rayon knit and her original shoes are Kestner fancy strap slippers. Her hat is fabulous! It is a cranberry heavy velvet with satin trim and velvet fruit.
   Wig is platimum blonde mohair in excellent original condition, Rembrandt style with bangs over her original plaster pate.   Her cornflower blue eyes still sleep and she has beautifully painted upper and lower lashes; exquisitely painted closed mouth with darker line between her lips.                          

Marks:
Head: XI (at the upper rim)
Body: original Kestner straight wristed body

Condition:
    Generally excellent. Her china painting is exquisite--very soft and delicate: exactly what these dolls are known and prized for! Clothing is in very good condition, very clean and bright colors. As would be expected there are a couple areas where the cranberry silk has worn; the plaid silk in the body of the dress is near perfect! Shoes show some wear and are missing their pompons. Body is in original finish except for the forearms which have an early repaint.
    This is an exquisite example of one of Kestner's premiere early dolls---she is a real find for the collector who wants something truly special for his/her collection!

Price: $4695      Contact us for more information

Name of Doll: 23" KESTNER 146 NEW!
                  ALL ANTIQUE: fabulous wig and clothing

Description:
This doll with the incredibly beautiful face is an example of the fine quality dolls by the Johannes D. Kestner firm of Germany. Made at the end of the 1800's, she is a premiere example, not only of this mold but of a German doll made at the height of the industry. And this is a particularly fine example: her modeling is one of the crispest you will find: the incision is deep and her facial features are beautiful!

She has creamy very, very pale bisque with slightly blushed cheeks, heavy multistroked brows, painted upper and lower lashes. Her brown sleep eyes are one of her best features! Original blond mohair wig is in wonderful condition, still very full with long banana curls--even the bangs are full and still curled!

Her original dress is off-white handerchief cotton, with edging made of French laces, heirloom seamed to each other, wide lowered yoke ruffling on the bodice and pintucking allover. Neck detail is especially nice with a colllar built up be seaming layers of lace to each other, ending in the ruffling ending high and just under the chin. The front of the bodice has a full blouson style as do the sleeves.

Her underwear is matched: camisole, petticoat and pantaloons--and she is proudly (but demurely!) showing it off to you. And finally, wearing her black original oilcloth shoes, and looseweave black socks, and a lovely hat to top her off. From top to bottom, she is absolutely gorgeous and you will display her with pride!

Marks:
Head: made in K Germany 14 146
Body: Excelsior DRP No 70685 Germany

Condition:
Well painted excellent bisque with great modeling. Body is very good. Clothing is in excellent condition, with just the typical toning from age, making it a soft ecru rather than its original snow white. Mohair wig is fabulous, very full and clean. All in all, this is one of the finest doll packages you will find. She is a great example of this mold from a premiere manufacturer!

Price: $1500  Contact us for more information

Name of Doll: 12” Kestner 167 NEW! 
                  ALL ANTIQUE: Gorgeous Deep Incision Bisque
                  Cabinet sized charmer with FABULOUS wig

Description:
For those of you looking for the truly special--look no further! This is a great example of J.D.Kestner's high quality dolls. She has HUGE blue sleep eyes that catch your attention, well painted multistroke brows, very long painted upper and lower lashes. Open mouth with high upper lip peaks and outline shading on lip edges. Her mold is deeply incised and crisp, making her features especially appealing.

Gorgeous full still-curled blond mohair wig in ORIGINAL SETand with the original bows at the temples. It is VERY VERY long in the back and still very full. Underneath is her original plaster pate. Her antique clothing is typical of the style and she wears antique underwear also. Her shoes are leather slippers with cotton socks: antique, of course.
 
Her childlike appearance is so very appealing with her very chubby cheeks and shy expression---she will definitely be the centerpiece of your cabinet---she is a real sweetheart!

Marks:
Head:  a 1/2 Made in 4 1/2 Germany 167
Body: Germany 2/0
Shoes: 2/0

Condition:
Excellent condition! Soft creamy-looking bisque, very high quality painting. Body is in excellent condition showing little wear. Clothing is excellent condition, very clean and soft. Great example of something very hard to find: a truly beautiful antique doll with GREAT antique clothing in collection-ready condition!

Price: DEPOSIT   Contact us for more information

Name of Doll: 28" GORGEOUS Handwerck 119-13
                  ALL Original in EXCELLENT condition

Description:
  Very few dolls can stop people in their tracks--and the beauty of this face will certainly do that! She has a serene loveliness that is apparent from the first sight of her and her big size acentuates her beauty.

   The doll is a lovely early example made by the Heinrich Handwerck company--beautiful high-quality peaches and cream bisque, lovely blue-grey sleep eyes with huge eyecuts, painted upper and lower lashes, pierced ears, open mouth with 4 teeth. She retains her original cardboard pate and pale blonde mohair wig in the popular Rembrandt style.

   And her clothing is simply beautiful! Must have been a very expensive package for it is all exquisitely done. The white cotton frock has rows of fine insertion lace and matched ruffled edgings. The bertha collar is made of ruffled self fabric with lace edging. Add her full flannel slip and lace edged pantaloons. Her black oilcloth shoes, marked on the soles, and black netting socks are also original to her and size-matched to prove it!

Marks:
Head: 119-13 HANDWERCK 5 Germany
Body: Heinrich Handwerck 5
Shoes:  HH (in a heart) 5

Condition:
   Generally excellent. Bisque is very good. VERY excellent quality bisque. Body in excellent condition---very clean, little if any wear. Tip of thumb on left hand chipped off.
    Her antique clothing is superb quality! Clean and intact-- excellent quality FACTORY sewing! Shoes and socks are pristine--truly a special package.
    A seldom found package of beauty, quality and originality--she will be the standout of your collection.
    

Price: $1450    Contact us for more information

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Name of Doll: 22” Kestner 171 :ALL ORIGINAL NEW!
                   Incredible SILK dress and Lovely Wig!

Description: One of the best examples of this popular Kestner mold number that we have ever seen---this is a face with modeling so deep, it brings her to life! This is a larger and earlier version of the mold used for the Ladies' Home Journal "Daisy" doll. And her body is in pristine condition. She is a very early example of this mold--pale, very high quality bisque. Gorgeous watery blue glass sleep eyes with painted power and real upper lashes. Fabulous pale blonde mohair wig; exquisite silk dress with insertion lace and pintucks, beautiful underwear, original leather shoes and looseweave knit socks---she has it all!

Marks:
Head: F 1/2  made in Germany  10 1/2    171
Body: Germany   3

Condition: Generally excellent. Head: excellent, real eyelashes on her left eye are a bit sparse. Body is near mint; some minor paint chipping at the torso neck. Wig is in incredible condition: full, clean and tight curls. Pink silk hairbow is shattering but we have left it in anyway. Clothing is absolutely wonderful but does have a few fragile spots--it IS silk! She is a wonder considering her age--truly the BEST 171 we have ever offered for sale!

Price: $1500   Contact us for more information or pictures.

Description: If you are looking for the perfect addition to your doll cabinet--then look no further, because she is here. Another beautiful model from the prestigious and high-quality German firm of JDKestner, she is in fabulous collection-ready condition--and her 14" size is just perfect for most collections.

Retaining her original blond mohair wig, original plaster pate, gorgeous creamy pale bisque, gentle blue gray sleep eyes, multistroke brows on flat early bisque: she is simply beautiful.

Her original gauzy organdy hot pink frock is trimmed with dainty ecru lace ruffling at neckline, sleeves and hemline. Under, she wears her one piece union suit with embroidered blue flowers, also made of a softer organdy. Shoes are oilcloth slippers with original ties and socks are knit anklets. Her "chapeau" is a silk covered pink sateen cotton cap with a large satin bow. Ties are netting. Sets off her delicate coloring perfectly.

Body is original early Kestner with good finish, fully jointed. 

And we couldn't resist adding a picture of her with her "buddy,"--the 14" K*R character toddler (who is also for sale on Page 4). They have become rather close--maybe you would want to keep them together? Inquire for a special price!

Marks:
Head: d made in Germany 8
Body: original Kestner unmarked early body

Condition:
   Excellent and beautiful! Bisque is incredible, very creamy and pale. Body excellent with only very minor age wear to the hands. Wig is a bit thin at rear but the hat masks it. Clothing is fabulous--very clean, with only some minor color fading to the front. Hat shows some shredding to the silk but is still is fine for her!
    

Price: SOLD       Contact us for more information