#59

Sonneberg Bisque Child, 168, by Mystery Maker
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$1,250
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Description
11" (28 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body, straight wrists, blue silk and velvet costume, undergarments, antique shoes. CONDITION: Generally excellent, body revarnished. MARKS: 168. COMMENTS: Mystery maker, Sonnenberg, circa 1885, the model was designed to compete with the French bebe market. VALUE POINTS: Pretty wide-eyed cabinet-size child with closed mouth, original body.