#407

Large German All-Bisque Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig
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$950
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Description
9" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, expressively posed fingers, muscular legs with tiny ankles, grey painted ankle boots with black tassels, scalloped magenta stocking rims. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: very expressive features, delicate complexion, rare large size, fancy boots.