Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll for the French Market

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9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket that fits to dowel on neck of paper mache torso,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,Sonneberg paper mache seven-piece body with jointing at shoulders,hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Sonneberg,for the French market,circa 1882,the doll resembles early period Jumeau bebes. Value Points: most endearing size and expression,wearing original dress in the Jumeau manner,velvet cap,undergarments,shoes and stockings.