#339

German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, Model 1199, by Simon & Halbig
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$1,400
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, narrow brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing fine antique silk kimono and brocade medallion, silk trousers, silk brocade slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1199 Germany Dep 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling with beautiful amber complexion, original body and body finish.