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19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with attached ball joints and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880. Value Points: finest bisque, complexion and painting, especially fine painting of lips with suggestion of painted teeth which is quite rare, original body and body finish.