#214

German Bisque Asian Child, Model 1199, by Simon and Halbig
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$700
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes, black brush-stroked brows in dramatically upswept manner, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig with chignon, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1199 Germany DEP 4 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: very deep modeling is enhanced by beautiful complexion having luminous finish.