#84

Very Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Fine Original Costume
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$1,700
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Sonneberg, for the French market, the doll bears remarkable resemblance to early portrait bebe by Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous doll with entrancing eyes and decorations, original body, body finish, wig, and beautiful original dress, matching multi-layered undergarments, lace frou-frou bonnet, leather shoes.