#290

Petite German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a smiling child, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, defined space between the lips suggesting teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from the firm's prestige art character series. Value Points: rare model with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish.