#120

German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig, with Furnishings
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$1,500
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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, sculpted brown hair with rolled curl at the nape, sculpted brown hair ribbon, painted blue eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes and brows accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted stockings and brown ankle boots, wearing lovely original gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1874. Value Points: rare model with serene expression, included is an ormolu-framed chair and stool, each with embroidered or hand-painted detail, the stool with hand-painted courtly scene.