
12" (31 cm). Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden body with attached ball-jointed and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137 5 (head) E.G. (in circle, stamp, on torso). Comments: mystery maker, Sonnenberg, circa 1885, with original signed Ernst Grossman body. Value Points: very pretty doll created to capture the French market has rich painting and blushing, fine antique wig, all-original ice blue silk dress with lace trim, fine matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes signed _0_.