#354

German Bisque Child, 1009, by Simon & Halbig with Splendid Eyes
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$650
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, widely brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: S 13 H 1009 Dep St. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: splendid eyes accentuate the fine bisque, complexion and painting of the beautiful doll.