#166

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Art Character, I, by Simon and Halbig
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$5,750
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent except faint hairline at back of head. Marks: 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, from their "Roman Numeral" art character series. circa 1910. Value Points: extremely rare model with captivating expression, very lovely bisque and painting.