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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome and rich amber-tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, long brunette human hair wig, amber tinted composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 121 8. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1884, the model closely resembles Bru's circle-dot model, whose market it aimed to capture. Value Points: the rarity of the model is matched by its gorgeous sculpting and luminous patina of golden-brown complexion, original body and body finish, wearing superb original burgundy silk and velvet dress, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes.