#553

Rare and Handsome Early Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth
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$1,800
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,square- shaped face with defined chin,dark-amber brown glass inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair bobbed wig,early composition and wooden body with attached ball-joints,straight wrists,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Sonneberg,circa 1885,mystery maker. Value Points: very fine sculpting of the early doll enhanced by very rich painting of features especially mouth,original body and body finish.