SONNEBERG BISQUE DOLL, MODEL 136, MYSTERY MAKER. 14”. Marks: 136. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, inset brown paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, silk and tulle dress, antique leather shoes.

Commentary: Circa 1885 model which was designed to compete with the kid-bodied bebe of Bru; fine pale bisque, beautiful facial painting; tiny irregularity inner corner of right eye; body has repairs at gusset joints and each thumb has been mended.