#316

Pretty German All-Bisque Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig
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$850
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee blue stockings, black one-strap shoes with sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes at arm stringing holes, right thumb tip chipped. Marks: 886 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful face with entrancing large eyes, all-original parts, fine original costume.