#258

Early Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker
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$1,700
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,large brown glass eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush- stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with space between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,early Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,pretty lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 136 14. Comments: mystery maker,circa 1885,the model was made to capture the French market,and closely resembles early portrait French bebes. Value points: fine quality of delicate bisque with beautiful painting of features,original body and body finish.