#17

Exquisite All-Original Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child,908,by Simon and Halbig
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$6,000
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,blue inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 908. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: the rare model with most endearing expression,has original body,body finish,and wears original superb burgundy silk dress with cutwork and embroidery,matching bonnet,undergarments,leather shoes,along with bone-handled silk parasol,tin watch,and gilt brooch.