#429

Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 207, by Bahr and Proschild
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$1,100
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 207 9. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: very dear shy expression on the early closed mouth doll.