15" (38 cm) Antique German Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Rare Model 136, by Mystery Maker Antique dolls at Respectfulbear.com

15" (38 cm) Antique German Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Rare Model 136, by Mystery Maker
Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig,
Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed early body, lovely antique original batiste dress, silk bonnet, undergarments, vintage leather shoes with hills.
Condition: two very tine and invisible hairlines on her forehead generally excellent (please look last photo). Mark: 136 10. Comments: mystery maker,Sonneberg,circa 1885, the model was designed to emulate the Bebe Triste of Jumeau which it closely resembles.
Very beautiful wide-eyed child with especially fine modeling and bisque,original body and body finish,lovely costume.

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