{"product_id":"rare-antique-german-j-d-kestner-164-bisque-doll-21-brown-sleep-eyes-human-hair-wig-marked-body","title":"Rare Antique German J.D. Kestner 164 Bisque Doll, 21″ — Brown Sleep Eyes, Human Hair Wig \u0026 Marked Body","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique German J.D. Kestner 164 Doll, 21 Inches — Uncommon F Germany Marking and Brown Sleep Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis exquisite antique German doll by J.D. Kestner, mold 164, dates approximately to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1910. She stands about 21 inches \/ 53 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll has an especially beautiful and expressive face with delicate painting, softly blushed cheeks, and deep brown glass sleep eyes. The eye mechanism works properly, allowing the eyes to close smoothly when the doll is laid down. Her open mouth reveals small teeth, while the refined facial modeling gives her a gentle and lifelike expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back of the head bears the factory marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF Germany 164 10 1\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKestner 164\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mold is well known among collectors, while examples bearing the less commonly encountered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking are of additional interest. This variation appears less frequently than the more standard markings associated with mold 164.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doll retains her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplaster pate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important and desirable feature associated with early Kestner dolls. Her look is completed with a beautifully styled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman hair wig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which complements her soft facial type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bisque head is mounted on a fully jointed composition body. The body bears the red factory stamp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe marked body adds further collector appeal. It retains good structural integrity, stability, and mobility, allowing the doll to hold natural display poses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is presented in a beautifully coordinated light-colored ensemble with delicate lace trim. Stockings and shoes complete the presentation, making her ready for display in an antique doll collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bisque head is in excellent condition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efree of cracks, hairlines, and chips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe facial painting is well preserved, the brown glass eyes are clean and expressive, and the sleep-eye mechanism functions properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plaster pate is present, and the wig is made of human hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition body is in good condition, with natural age-related rubbing, minor surface wear, and light loss to the painted finish consistent with the age of an authentic antique doll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J.D. 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