#78

Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Beautiful Early Face in the French Manner
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$1,800
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,small grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading,delicately painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips,ears pierced into head,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg,circa 1882,mystery maker. Value Points: beautiful doll,her shy expression enhanced by delicate bisque,rare early body style.