#376

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 719, by Simon and Halbig
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$2,200
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 11 H 719 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare early model of Simon and Halbig with lovely bisque and painting, especially beautiful eyes.