#220

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 989, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,800
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique white cotton dress with embroidered bodice, undergarments, beautiful kidskin shoes incised with image of castle and signed "Paris Depose". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 989 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare closed mouth model with character-like expression, fine lustrous bisque, original body finish, great costume and shoes. Ex-June Ellen Lane Collection.