#178

German Bisque Child Doll, Model 939, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,100
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, beautiful cutwork antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 15 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bright-eyed doll with lovely bisque, especially fine antique wig.