#347

German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, 1488, Simon and Halbig in Rare Small Size
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$2,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered details, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with accented downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique dotted Swiss dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: hard to find model especially in this smaller size, wonderful modeling and bisque, original body and body finish.