#173

Beautiful German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon & Halbig
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$1,900
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, rose eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the early model with superb eyes, complexion, original body and body finish.