#152

Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll,Size 1,Resembling Early Bebe Jumeau
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$1,500
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,pale blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition body with jointing at hips,knees and shoulders,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg,mystery maker,circa 1882,the model closely resembles the early period Jumeau bebe whose market the Sonneberg maker sought to capture. Value Points: beautiful petite model with lovely modeling enhanced by subtle blushing of eyelids,cheeks and chin,original body and body finish.