#380

Sonneberg Bebe with Mulatto Amber Complexion
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Description

15" (38 cm). Amber tinted bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, dark brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brown brush stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the pouty accented lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, amber tinted composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique silk dress, undergarments, red straw bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, the model closely resembles the so-called circle/dot bebe of Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful and rare amber tinted complexion enhances the character like expression.