#224

German Bisque Character, 1488, by Simon and Halbig with Pensive Expression
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$950
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette human hair, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with appealing pensive expression enhanced by fine dewy patina, rarer toddler body with original finish, antique mariner costume.