#83

Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Wonderful Original Costume
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$2,500
sold
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, the model was designed to appeal to the French market. Value Points: beautiful French look-alike doll is wearing original lace dress with aqua silk trim, matching bonnet and fringed cape, undergarments, socks, leather shoes with silver buckles.