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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with very full coral lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890, for the French market. Value Points: outstanding sculpting of features are enhanced by flawless rich ebony complexion with fine lustrous patina, original body and body finish.