$1,700
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Description
19" (48 cm.) (excluding headdress). Bisque socket head with
unusual theatrical complexion,slanted brown glass sleep
eyes,mohair lashes,painted lower lashes,black brush-stroked
brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,outlined lips,four porcelain
teeth,dimpled chin,pierced ears,black mohair wig,original French
composition fully-jointed body by Edmund Daspres (Steiner
successor). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 8 Dep 1099
(and red Geschutz stamp). Comments: Simon and Halbig for the
French market,with original Steiner body,circa 1910. Value Points:
rare white complexion as though in Kabuki Theatre and original
matching body is wearing outstanding silk costume with elaborate
matching headdress,with blue ribbon award from 2013 UFDC
competition.