#83

Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker in Petite Size
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$950
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,large brown glass enamel inset eyes with paperweight-like effect,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,tiny flake at bottom of neck socket. Marks: 3. Comments: maker unknown,circa 1882,the model closely resembles the early portrait bebe of Jumeau. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with dramatic large brown eyes,original body.