RARE, SONNEBERG BRU "LOOK-ALIKE" BISQUE DOLL. 13 1/2". Marks: 7. Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, especially full cheeks, inset brown glass eyes, long painted curly lashes, eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, rose silk dress, blue silk bonnet, original socks and black leather shoes. Commentary: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, inspired by the circle/dot Bru bebe to compete with the French doll market; pretty doll with well-defined sculpting, original body and body finish; arm stringing loosened, flattened crown has enlarged break at one stringing hole.