#370

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Attributed to Simon and Halbig
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$1,600
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with braided coiffure, kid body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right pierced ear hole. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attribute to Simon and Halbig. Value Points: sought-after rare early model with most endearing expression, original body and wig.