#20

Petite Endearing German Bisque Child by Simon and Halbig
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$1,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue glass eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly open mouth with two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: most endearing expression is accomplished by distinctive eye color and mouth/teeth modeling, original body and body finish, original wig.