#481

German Bisque Child Doll, 1009, by Simon and Halbig
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$550
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 8 H 1000. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: appealing smiling expression on the wide-eyed child, with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish.