#190

Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker, Model 117, in the Bru Look-Alike Manner
Live Auction

Ended
$1,200
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very plump rosy cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 3. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, from the same series as #188 and #191 of this catalog, with close resemblance to the early bebes of Bru.