German Bisque Asian Child, Model 1199, by Simon and Halbig

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, Asian costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: SH 1199 Germany Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: fine deeply modeled features especially around mouth and chin.