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Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Ernst Grossman

The Empress and the Child
The Empress and the Child - Antique Dolls
$59.00
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8 . French All-Bisque Mignonette in Very Rare Early Gilt Metal Walker
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12 . Early All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Rare Pink Stockings
13 . All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Fancy Blue-Bow Ankle Boots
14 . French All-Bisque Mignonette with Unusual Expression,Original Costume
15 . Large German All-Bisque Mignonette with Wonderful German Costume

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Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Ernst Grossman

Lot Number: 
117
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,brown glass inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,ears pierced into head,lambswool wig,early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing original (frail) maroon silk and lace dress,undergarments,bonnet,shoes,stockings,Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.G. (body stamp). Comments: Ernst Grossman,who,in 1880,registered the first German composition ball-jointed body. Value Points: rare doll with signed Grossman body,in charming petite size.
Realized Price: 
$1,400
Presale Estimate: 
800/1000