#145

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child,949,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,300
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with downcast pensive expression,outlined lips,dimpled chin,pierced ears,brunette human hair,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: deeply modeled features lend a fine character expression,excellent bisque,wearing fine antique dress,ruffled bonnet,undergarments,shoes and socks.