#107

Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll in the French Manner
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$1,000
sold
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Description
11"(28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,brown glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body,nicely costumed in silk French style dress,antique bonnet,undergarments,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head). Comments: maker unknown,circa 1885,Sonneberg,Germany,the model was made to capture the French market and closely resembles early Jumeau bebes. Value Points: appealing petite doll with large brown eyes,fine bisque.