#342

Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Beautiful Antique Costume
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, dark blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, impressed dimple at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DEP 11. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting, brilliant eyes, original body and body finish, fine antique aqua silk dress with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments.