German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 204, by Bahr and Proschild

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes with paperweight -like effect, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows with glazed highlights, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on body. Marks: 204. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1895. Value Points: very charming expression on the closed mouth doll.