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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very pale complexion, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll was made to resemble the French bebe whose market the doll sought to capture. Value Points: very beautiful closed mouth doll with delicate bisque and artistic painting of features, original body and body finish.