Carmel Doll Shop -German Dolls-

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Twenty-six inches of glorious early beauty is this Closed-mouth Kestner in a fabulous French-style ensemble. Her glowing perfect bisque might be the first thing you notice about her, then there are her deep brown glass sleep-eyes, which are highlighted by luxurious lashes. In addition, she wears a long brunette human hair wig. Her fully-jointed Kestner composition body is in sturdy shape, although it appears that the arms and torso have seen some re-finishing. Your finest bebes will envy this pretty young lady's two-piece ensemble of off-white faille with its rich lace accents, and the exquisite placket and cuffs in leaf-printed, silk cut velvet. A gorgeous soft pink silk velvet bonnet with tulle and ribbon loops completes her world-class look...ooh la la! Please click here to view details "au naturel" $3950.00

	Bruno Schmidt 2042

Wake up sleepy head! What an impressive German character this Bruno Schmidt 2042 is – the modeling is just incredible, including a very pronounced double chin, and the coloring – adorable. Standing just under twenty-one inches tall, this child bears perfect bisque, beautifully painted pale blue eyes, and an open/closed mouth. This doll actually has a solid dome head with painted hair, and somewhere down the line a very artistic collector placed a lovely mohair wig on the head, creating a wonderful look! The jointed composition child body retains an original paint finish in very good condition, although there are well done repairs to fingers on both hands. The little cutie wears a very charming woolen coat over a white cotton dress, along with a lace cap and antique cream leather shoes. An exquisite package overall! Please click here to view details "au naturel" $2450.00

Polichinelle

21" spectacular Polichinelle, featuring a perfect bisque head marked DEP, with blue sleep eyes, intact fur lashes and an open mouth with teeth! The luscious pink and cream silk original costume is lavishly adorned with gilt metal braid, silk ribbons and lace. Perfect for the collectors of theatrical items, or just imagine this in the arms of a large bebe. A fantastic piece!

$3800.00

	J.D. KESTNER 237 "Hilda"

Let's face it, a comprehensive antique doll collection is simply incomplete without a Hilda from the J.D. Kestner firm. This Hilda in particular is the perfect choice – if not for the manageable size at fourteen and one-half inches long, then for her amazing originality. Details include a perfect bisque head with lovely coloring, early out of the mold modeling and deep markings (including Hilda), the original plaster pate, a darling full skin wig, blue sleep-eyes and that endearing character face! Her five-piece, bent limb, Kestner baby body retains the original finish in excellent condition, and she wears a sweet white cotton baby dress with tucking, feather-stitching and lace accents, while a darling lace baby cap frames her classic character face. Here is the chance to complete your collection with the perfect Baby Hilda! Please click here to view details "au naturel" $3900.00



This little German lad boasts personality plus! Features include very nice bisque with molded hair, and beautifully painted details to his sweet facial expression. On a cloth body, he has bisque limbs, painted black boots and wears a charming cotton suit and straw hat. He measures 12 ½” tall and is looking for a girlfriend, do you have any single girls for him? Please click here to view this fine young gentleman "au naturel" $595.00

	J.D. KESTNER
We have always been particularly fond of this classic Kestner Baby mold – the 211, as a life-sized example was one of the first dolls in our own collection. Details of this twelve and one-half inch example include a perfect bisque socket head with very nice painting, an open/closed mouth, blue glass sleep-eyes, and the original skin wig which is a perfect match to the auburn brow color. The Kestner bent limb baby body has seen repair to fingers on the right hand, and a repaint, with an authentic shade however, to the entire surface. Baby wears an especially pretty dotted-swiss gown with a fancy lace front, while a lacy cap adorns the sweet head. Kestner babies such as this are under-valued at present, and in our opinion, that creates a very attractive opportunity for the comprehensive collector. Please click here to view details "au naturel" $495.00

	*K R 117N**

31” German bisque child marked *“K R- Simon & Halbig 117n”**. Circa 1911, this Mein Liebling features the rare open mouth, expressive brown glass sleep-eyes with finely painted lashes and feathered brows, a lovely complexion, dimpled chin and an extraordinary auburn human hair wig. She is on a ball-jointed composition body (Please click here for a photo.) "My Darling" wears a very charming ecru silk Kate Greenaway-style antique dress with floral print bodice and gigot sleeves all trimmed in creamy lace. Her under things and shoes also are antique. A wonderful large example with equally large presence. $2950.00