Five Pansy & Kestner Style German Antique Bodies

Updated August 22, 2026

An assortment of five antique German doll bodies dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The collection features a Pansy Germany body with a prominent gold-toned oval chest label copyrighted 1903, constructed with a kid leather torso and cloth lower legs wearing lace-trimmed drawers and black knitted stockings. A Kestner model is included, featuring a high-quality gusseted kid leather frame with metal-rivet elbow joints. The group also contains a mixed-media body with integrated brown fabric boot feet and two additional kid leather bodies featuring gusseted hips and knees. All examples are fitted with bisque lower arms and hands. These bodies provide essential period-correct armatures for antique bisque heads and restoration projects. 17 inches from shoulder to toes 15 inches from shoulder to toes 14 inches from shoulder to toes 13 inches from shoulder to toes 12 inches from shoulder to toes. This group exhibits expected age-related wear and surface soiling consistent with their period of manufacture. Some examples show minor leather deterioration or localized staining, and historical repairs are present on select bodies. Bisque hands that are present are generally intact with some expected loosening at the attachment points. Some arms/ hands missing.

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