#274

German Bisque Portrait of Princess Elizabeth by Schoneau
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$2,200
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, small blue glass sleep eyes in almond shape, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips with accented details, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition five piece chubby toddler body, wearing rose cotton ruffled dress that appears original, undergarments, shoes, socks, felt cap, necklace. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Porzellanfabrick Burggrub Princess Elizabeth 3 1/ 2 made in Germany DRGM. Comments: Arthur Schoneau, 1931/2, the doll was made for two years only, depicting the beloved English princess as a toddler. Value Points: captivating beaming smile with impressed dimples on the portrait doll, with original body, body finish, and wig.