#131

Beautiful German Bisque Fashion Lady by Simon and Halbig with Rare Wooden Body
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$2,600
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14" (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder head, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, stretched kid over wooden body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at hips and knees, jointed shoulders, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with beautiful pale bisque, shy expression, well-preserved body, frail remnants of original costume.