#205

Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker in Original Costume
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$1,100
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate,almond-shaped brown glass inset eyes,dark upper eyeliner,painted lashes,thick brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,accented lips,two square cut upper teeth,one square-cut lower tooth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,original muslin body,composition lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 51/5. Comments: mystery maker,circa 1890,note the resemblance to Simon and Halbig 900 series. Value Points: superb unplayed-with condition of the early doll,wearing original ivory silk gown in the Jumeau manner with lace collar,ivory silk slippers,original bonnet with net lining and ruffled detail.