#359

Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll,Model 136,by Mystery Maker
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$1,600
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass spiral-threaded eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,rose blushed eye shadow,closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,kid body with gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 136 10. Comments: Sonneberg,circa 1885,the model was designed to compete with the kid-bodied bebe of Bru. Value Points: beautiful painting enhanced by rich spiral-threaded eyes and subtle blush,pretty antique bronze silk dress,brown velvet cap,undergarments,stockings,shoes.