#147

Large German Bisque Doll,949,by Simon and Halbig with Beautiful Eyes
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$2,600
sold
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Description
29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,very thick dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 17 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: the large size enhances the deeply modeled features of the rare-to-find early bisque child doll,gorgeous eyes,original body and body finish,beautiful antique costume.