GERMAN BISQUE, VERY RARE MOLD VII, DOLL BY KESTNER. 18”. Marks: VII. Bisque socket head, brown stationary set eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered and brushstroked brows, closed mouth with center accent line, light brown mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, white cotton and lace dress, antique white leather shoes. Commentary: Kestner, circa 1885, rare and sought-after model has fine bisque and facial painting, original body and body finish, teeny inherent speck in bisque on the nose.