#266

Pair, German Bisque Miniature Dolls, 1079, by Simon and Halbig in Lavish Costumes
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$700
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8" (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, tiny row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 - 3/0 dep S&H Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, for the French market, circa 1900, the style and luxury nature of clothing suggest they were likely presented in the Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: wonderful original costumes on the petite boy and girl.