#105

Gorgeous German Bisque Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig, Size 17
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Description

32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with long-faced modeling, large blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, beautifully costumed in antique lace dress. Condition: generally excellent, lower limbs repainted. Marks: SH 17 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1882, for the French market. Value Points: an especially beautiful early model of the desirable doll with choicest bisque and painting, fine larger size.