22" (56 cm). Pale bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, almond shaped grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with loose-ball-jointing at shoulders and elbows, pale green silk dress with featherstitching, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: circa 1885,the Sonnenberg doll was made to compete with the French market, and at the time of its production was likely represented as being of French origin. Value Points: beautiful large early closed mouth doll with superb bisque and dramatic painting, original body and body finish.