#51

Petite German Bisque Doll with Enchanting Expression
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, likely their 905 model, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing expression on the petite closed mouth doll.