Kestner 12" German Bisque Jointed Blonde Doll #143 Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 344.00 Time Left - Bid Count 12 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Cape Cod See more about 'Kestner 12" German Bisque Jointed Blonde Doll #143' Description Kestner 12" German Bisque Jointed Blonde Doll #143      Offered here is an early 12" German bisque jointed doll that I believe is a Kestner.  The back of her head is marked Made in Germany 143.  She has clearly had some body work and, in fact, has an old label from the Mary-Beth Doll Hospital in New Jersey.  From what I can see, nothing was done to the face and paint, as they do appear to be all original and undamaged except for some soiling.  The eyes do not sleep at this point and since the blonde mohair wig is firmly glued into place, I don't know what is going on inside her head.   Check the photos carefully -- they are your best indicator of condition.  I'll be happy to answer any additional questions and will post both those and the answers in the Q&A section at the bottom of the listing page.   In response to many requests, and due to both eBay and USPS improvements, we have decided to re-open international bidding to England, Canada and Australia subject to terms stated on the "ME" page which can be accessed through the link above. 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