#223

Sonneberg Bisque Lady Doll with Closed Mouth and Very Fine Folklore Costume
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$2,900
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid lady body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face on the rare swivel head model, wearing elaborate multi-layered folklore costume.