19"Antique Kestner Doll #13 • Closed Mouth Bisque Head on Early Body Sleep Eyes
Antique Kestner Doll #13 • 19" Closed-Mouth Bisque Head on Early Body • Glass Blue Sleep Eyes • Antique Human Hair Wig • Original Socks & Shoes • Russian Folk Outfit
🩵 Description:
For your consideration is a beautiful antique Kestner bisque doll, marked “13” on the back of her head.She stands approximately 19 inches (48 cm) tall and comes on her early antique composition body. Both the head and the body are in excellent original condition — no cracks, chips, repairs, or restorations.
Her sleeping blue glass eyes are stunning — clear, bright, and fully functional. She wears her antique human-hair wig, styled into two braids tied with pale blue silk ribbons.
This Kestner girl comes wearing part of her authentic antique wardrobe and part of a newly handmade national costume:
👗 Outfit Details:
🧶 Original antique pieces:
Authentic hand-knitted woolen socks
Antique light-brown leather shoes
Antique cotton undergarments (chemise and drawers)
✨ New handmade Russian folk costume (made by me, using natural materials):
White cotton under-dress with fine lace in shades of pale blue and beige
Traditional sarafan (pinafore dress) made of cotton, decorated with vintage braid and embroidery
Silk apron, hand-embroidered and adorned with tiny beads
Beaded necklace in blue and red
Red woolen shawl
Red headband embroidered with gold thread and beads
Tiny birch-bark bucket (tuesok)
Miniature yellow handmade teddy bear on joints
Tiny porcelain pot
Everything shown in the photographs is included with the doll (except the display stand, which is not included).The photos are an important part of the description — please view them carefully.
🧵 Condition:
Excellent antique condition.
No chips, cracks, or repairs.
Original finish on the body, clean and well-preserved.
Wig, eyes, and limbs are all original and well-fitted.
Clothing clean, with no odors or stains.
📦 Shipping:
The doll will be carefully packed with professional materials and fully insured for safe delivery.Worldwide shipping available.
💖 Summary:
A very rare and charming Kestner #13 antique bisque doll, beautifully preserved and presented in a unique traditional costume.A wonderful addition to any serious antique doll collection.