#127

Sonneberg Bisque Doll,Model 183,by Mystery Maker
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$550
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flatted solid dome,large brown glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing woolen coat,muff,cap,undergarments,shoes and stockings. Marks: 183 4. Comments: Sonneberg,mystery maker,the model resembles the French bebe which market the mystery doll firm attempted to capture,circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed child with closed mouth,lovely bisque,original body and body finish.