#105

Very Rare "Sonneberg Bru"with Rich Amber Tinted Complexion and Original Costume
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$3,900
sold
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Description
14"(36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome and rich amber tinted complexion,brown glass inset eyes,long painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips,pierced ears,long brunette human hair wig,amber tinted composition and wooden fully- jointed body,straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 121 8. Comments: Sonneberg,circa 1884,the model closely resembles Bru's circle-dot model,whose market it aimed to capture. Value Points: the rarity of the model is matched by its gorgeous sculpting and luminous patina of golden brown complexion,original body and body finish,wearing superb original burgundy silk and velvet dress,gold figural brooch,undergarments,knit stockings,leather shoes.