#212

Rare German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Character, 1368, by Simon and Halbig
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$3,000
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Light brown bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted black curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1368 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their rare 1300 character series. Value Points: appealing cabinet size of the rare model with especially fine detail of sculpting and artistic painting of complexion and features.