#84

Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll Resembling the Bru Circle/Dot Model
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$2,400
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very full cheeks,large brown glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly painted lashes,rose-blushed eye lids,cheeks and chin,accent dots at eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined downcast lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,and bisque hands and lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg,mystery maker,circa 1882,the doll was inspired by circle/dot model of Leon Casimir Bru which it closely resembles. Value Points: gorgeous doll with dramatic sculpting and painting,original sturdy body and bisque hands,beautiful antique costume.