#288

German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Simon and Halbig with Twill Body
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$4,000
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, twill-over-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, bisque forearms and lower legs with bare feet, lovely antique dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the model is enhanced further by very beautiful expression and fine quality of bisque, bare feet.