Large Jdk Doll – Johann Daniel Kestner, Mold 257

Superb and large antique baby doll by Johann Daniel Kestner, one of the most renowned German makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Head: fine bisque, perfectly preserved, bearing the intaglio mark JDK – 257 on the reverse. Very fresh bisque, without cracks or chips. Face: lively and realistic expression with full, rosy cheeks, half-open mouth revealing upper teeth and sculpted tongue. Delicately arched painted eyebrows, red highlights on the lips. Eyes: blue blown glass, fixed, giving the child an intense and captivating gaze. Hair: antique wig of natural brown hair, slightly curly. Body: original, composition, jointed at the shoulders, hips and knees, with traces and wear consistent with age. Beautiful patina of time. Hands and feet: sculpted with realism, detailed fingers and toes, showing small wear. This doll, by its imposing size and the quality of its modeling, perfectly illustrates the know-how of the Kestner house, rightly nicknamed "the king of doll makers". Mold 257, appreciated by collectors, is distinguished by the delicacy of its features and the expressiveness of the face. General condition: very good condition for the whole, with patina and wear compatible with age. No major defects in the biscuit. Authentic and sought-after collector's item, rare in this format, which will appeal to lovers of antique dolls as well as informed collectors.