#221

German Bisque Mystery Doll, Marked 134
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$12,000
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 134 10. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1885, made to capture the French market. Value Points: very beautiful doll whose lovely expression is enhanced by fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish, wearing original maroon silk frock and bonnet, undergarments, maroon leather shoes, knit socks, and carrying candy container purse and wooden-handled parasol. The doll was featured on the cover of posters and brochures of the Vienna Puppen & Spielzeug Museum.