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14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, lovely vintage silk costume and bonnet, undergarments, striped knit stockings, leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration on right thumb, tiniest pinhead flake on bottom right eye rim. Marks: 4. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of eye decoration and blush, original body in sturdy condition.