#23

Petite German Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth
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$850
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Description

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with very high crown rim, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly pouty expression, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: endearing petite doll has sweet expression, beautifully shaped body with original finish, and wears elaborate original folklore costume with silk gown and apron, brass cross, coiffe, undergarments, shoes.