#252

Beautiful German Bisque Child, 1039, by Simon and Halbig with Wonderful Costume
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, full lower cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 1039. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and splendid eyes, wonderful antique costume.