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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with long-faced modeling, very full cheeks, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 136. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, the model was inspired by the Bebe Triste of Emile Jumeau which it closely emulates. Value Points: gorgeous doll with dramatic eyes, very fine sculpting, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.