#203

Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Simon and Halbig
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$2,800
sold
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Solid somed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap heeled shoes, wearing antique blue silk dress, undergarments, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, chip on right front shoulder, tiny flakes at two stringing holes. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885, for the French market. Value Points: beautiful face with dramatic large eyes, original wig, body, costume.