#171

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child,908,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,800
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,brown glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 4 908. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with captivating expression,original body,beautiful antique costume including leather shoes signed C.M.