#227

Petite Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in the French Look-Alike Manner
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$900
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$700 / $900
Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely vintage costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1882, the doll resembles early bebe of Jumeau whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: delightful petite size with very fine bisque, original body and body finish.