#408

Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker
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$1,000
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Description
10.5" (27 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at bottom of neck socket. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1884, mystery maker, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market. Value Points: pretty cabinet size bebe with lovely bisque and original body.