#312

Rare Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Marked B.E. by Mystery Maker
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$2,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.E. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, rare early body, blushed cheeks contrast the delicate pale complexion in a pleasing manner.