#236

Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, 117, by Mystery Maker
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$3,300
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Description

16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-featherd brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 9. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1890. Value Points: an especially beautiful model whose dramatically large eyes contrast the delicate complexion.