#143

Tiny German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig
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$900
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare tiniest size of the sought-after model, with unexpectedly-fine quality of sculpting, choice bisque.