23” Antique Sweet Kestner 195 DEP Shoulder Head with original marked body #547
23” Antique Sweet Kestner 195 DEP Shoulder Head Doll with Original Leather Body & Vintage Outfit
Beautiful antique 23” Kestner 195 DEP shoulder head doll with a very sweet and gentle expression. She is a lovely German bisque doll with wonderful old-world charm and a desirable original presentation.
Her bisque shoulder head is marked 11 DEP 195. She has beautiful brown sleep eyes, softly blushed cheeks, an open mouth with teeth, and lovely feathered/fluffy painted brows that give her face a very expressive and charming look.
She comes on her original marked leather body, which is a special feature for collectors. The leather body shows age-related wear, staining, discoloration, creasing, repairs/restoration signs, and general antique imperfections. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.
She wears the full vintage outfit shown in the photos, including her underdress, pantalettes, shoes, and cream crochet dress with pale pink ribbon details. The outfit has a beautiful vintage presentation and shows age-related wear, discoloration, small spots, and fragile areas.
Her curly brown wig frames her face beautifully and adds to her soft romantic appearance.
This doll would make a wonderful addition to an antique doll collection, especially for collectors of German bisque dolls, Kestner dolls, DEP dolls, shoulder head dolls, leather body dolls, and dolls with original bodies.
Details:
Antique German bisque doll
Maker: Kestner
Marking: 11 DEP 195
Size: approx. 23 inches
Bisque shoulder head
Brown sleep eyes
Open mouth with teeth
Feathered/fluffy painted brows
Original marked leather body
Curly brown wig
Full vintage outfit shown in photos
Underdress, pantalettes, crochet dress, socks, and shoes included
Doll stand and background decorations are not included
Condition:
This is an antique doll and she shows signs of age and use. The leather body has visible wear, staining, discoloration, creasing, possible old repairs/restoration signs, and age-related imperfections. The vintage clothing may have age spots, discoloration, loose threads, small holes, or fragile areas.
A very sweet antique Kestner doll with brown sleep eyes, original leather body, fluffy brows, and a beautiful vintage outfit — full of collectible charm and antique character.
