SOPHIA BY GUNZEL, WOP, AP, 33", INCREDIBLE BEAUTY, MINT NEW DAYLIGHT PHOTOS ADDED, SWEET PENSIVE EXPRESSION Start Price USD 1,995.00 Current Price USD 1,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Location Northeast Ohio See more about 'SOPHIA BY GUNZEL, WOP, AP, 33", INCREDIBLE BEAUTY, MINT' Description  PLEASE NOTE:  SOPHIA IS MARKED AP ON HER BACK.  I WILL TRY TO SEND A PHOTO OF THIS TO ANYONE REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION.  ONLY 30 WERE MADE WORLDWIDE PLUS THE ARTIST PROOF WHICH IS WHAT THIS SOPHIA IS.  IF YOU NEED MORE INFO PLEASE SEND REQUEST TO thelar48@aol.com.       I have received many questions regarding Sophia's hair color and have added pictures taken in a different light so you are able to see that Sophia's light brown hair has reddish highlights depending upon where you place her.  Her expression also seems to change with the light, but no matter where she is placed, Sophia's expressive face is truly beautiful.  All Gunzel dolls are gorgeous, but this one is exceptional.      This stunning creation of wax over porcelain by Hildegard Gunzel is both doll and work of art.  Sophia is an artist proof which I purchased from a retailer in Florida.  Her original retail price was $5200.00.  She was a mid-year introduction in 2000.  She is in excellent condition, displayed with other artist dolls in a room with air conditioning and an ionizier.  My home is smoke-free and Sophia is clean and fresh and without damage.  Her hair and eyelashes are human and her high quality glass eyes are a lovely shade of light brown.  She has gorgeous coloring and amazing detail.  Every detail was considered by Hildegard Gunzel.  Her shoes are suede, her caped coat is wool as is her jumper.  Her blouse has warm autumn colors.  I have more pictures of her blouse and jumper, hands and hat.  Please do email me at thelar48@aol.com to request additional pictures or to discuss layaway.  Sophia has her original box, but Sophia does not have a certificate.  The retailer from whom I purchased Sophia promised she would obtain one for me, yet never did.  I hope you will not pass up this young lady because her certificate is absent.  I do have a photo ad of Sophia though that will be sent with her.  I have taken her missing certificate into consideration when determining her price.  I will package Sophia carefully with respect to her value and she will be shipped with both insurance and adult signature confirmation.  I will state that shipping is $68.00 with mainland USA only.  Other destinations will have to be determined at the close of the auction especially if she is purchased by an overseas buyer.  Also, please understand that I will not list her as a gift item to avoid taxes.  Sophia is heavy and her box is quite large.  If shipping within mainland US is more than $68.00 I will cover it and if it is less I will refund the difference.  Again, this does not apply to overseas shipping.  All sales are final and therefore, all your questions are welcome.  Thank you for viewing this auction and have a peaceful day. Place a Bid!