#105

German Bisque Pouting Character, 1488, by Simon and Halbig in Rare Smaller Size
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$2,200
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing blue woolen sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: appealing pensive character with choice bisque, toddler body with original finish, and in rare smaller size.