#151

Beautiful Large German All-Bisque Child, 886, by Simon and Halbig
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$2,500
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted hip-high blue ribbed stockings. black two-strap heeled shoes, rose silk and lace dress and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size of the all-bisque doll with wonderful expression, rarer teeth variation.