#344

German Bisque Character, Model 1428, by Simon and Halbig with Outstanding Modeling
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$1,800
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, short angled brows, rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded details of lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting with definition of impressed dimples at cheeks, above the lips, at eye corners, with finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique dress and bonnet.