#452

Petite German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth in Original Costume
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$850
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Estimate
$400 / $500
Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Sonneberg, Germany, maker unknown, circa 1885. Value Points: fine bisque and endearing expression, original body and body finish, wearing antique fishmonger's costume.