#189

Large German Bisque Child,1079,by Simon & Halbig
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33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with an unusual golden brown color with enhancing decorative glaze,accented nostrils,open mouth,accented lips,four porcelain teeth,dimpled chin,pierced ears,golden brown human hair wig to match brows,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique white woolen dress with elaborate tatted trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1079 Dep Germany 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: very pretty child with beautiful painting,unusual brows,original body finish,lovely antique costume.