#200

German Bisque Lady Doll with Blue Glass Eyes Attributed to Simon and Halbig
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$1,500
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very pale complexion, blonde sculpted hair waved loosely away from forehead into arranged ringlet curls at the back of head, blue sculpted hair band with blue hair bow, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blushed cheeks, old muslin stitch-jointed body, antique bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots, nicely costumed in the antique style. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on bottom front shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque, enhancing decorative glaze on rare coiffure, glass eyes, original body with rare fancily painted blue boots with lavender and black trim.