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German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 1159, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,100
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in up-swept manner, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig 9 1/2 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: original wig, body and body finish, the doll is wearing antique lingerie.