German Bisque Doll with Articulated Twill/Wooden Body by Simon and Halbig

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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, twill-over-wooden body, bisque lower arms, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880, the doll varies from #46 which has a solid dome head and bisque lower limbs. Value Points: rare and beautiful doll with lovely complexion, original wig, wearing fine antique gown and undergarments, and with (frail) silk parasol with bone handle.