#139

Petite Sonnenberg Bisque Doll with Very Expressive Large Eyes
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$2,300
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very large blue glass enamel inset eyes dark eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line on lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,kid gusset- jointed child body with bisque lower arms,nicely costumed in Sunday best dress with undergarments,little kid shoes. Condition: generally excellent,slight body patch on kid. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Sonnenberg,circa 1885,the model was made to capture the French market,and closely resembles early portrait like Jumeau bebes. Value Points: most endearing expression highlighted by large expressive eyes.