#269

Beautiful German Bisque Child,949,by Simon and Halbig
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$950
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,long-faced modeling with very full cheeks,blue glass spiral-threaded eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,incised eyeliner,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,slightly parted shaded lips,two square- cut upper teeth,one square-cut lower tooth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 949 S 12 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful doll with expressive features,choicest bisque and painting,original rare early body and body finish.