#234

Bisque Doll, 39.25, by Gebruder Kihnlenz
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$2,400
sold
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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body, straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 39.25. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the facial model resembles the Bru Brevete bebe which it attempted to imitate and capture the French market. Value Points: beautiful doll with finest quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish.