#496

Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Brown Eyes in Antique Rose Cotton Costume
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$1,600
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Description

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: mystery maker, Sonneberg, circa 1885, the doll resembles the early premiere bebe of Jumeau. Value Points: very sweet child with original body, lovely bisque, wearing antique pink striped cotton dress with lace yoke, cotton bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes.