#154

German Bisque Doll, Model 1080, by Simon and Halbig in Fine Original Folklore Costume
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$600
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in long original braids, muslin stitch-jointed commercial body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1010 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll in wonderfully-preserved original condition, braided wig, vibrant original folklore costume.