#147

Large German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig with Beautiful Expression
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$1,700
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined pale lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 16 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful face with finest matte bisque and artistic painting.