#115

German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1159, by Simon and Halbig
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$800
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bissque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper body with slender elongated torso and limbs, feet posed for high heels, lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: the "new style" lady was designed to wear the "new style" flapper costumes, with distinctively-shaped body.