#546

Early Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Unique Original Body
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$1,100
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket,blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig,five-piece body with wooden elongated torso having dowel at the throat that extends into head,paper mache arms and legs,painted grey stockings and high laced black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Sonneberg,circa 1880. Value Points: rare doll with especially pretty face,unusual and original body.