#209

Sonnenberg Bisque Child Doll with closed Mouth
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$1,800
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes,lushly painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent details,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonnenberg composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,some body retouch. Marks: 9. Comments: mystery maker,circa 1885,the doll was inspired by the popular Jumeau bebe that captured the market at that time. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed shy child with original body,wearing antique aqua silk frock,fancy straw bonnet,undergarments,black leatherette shoes,earrings.