#97

Sonneberg Bisque Doll, 132
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$2,800
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Description

12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with loose ball-joints at shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 132 1/0. Comments: maker unknown, Sonneberg, circa 1885,the doll closely resembles the Brevet model of Bru which it aimed to portray. Value Points: very beautiful petite doll with prettily blushed bisque, original body and body finish, antique dress, undergarment, fancy boots with gold star emblems.