#35

German Bisque Child,1249,by Simon and Halbig with Gorgeous Wig and Costume
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$2,000
sold
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Description
29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and modeled brows with incised comb-marked detailing,accented eye corners and nostrils,open mouth,outlined lips with accent dot at center bottom lip,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,extended length brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 Dep Germany 14 Santa. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with endearing gentle expression,wonderful sculpting with impressed dimples at philtrum,bottom lip and chin,original body and body finish,and wearing lovely antique costume including red cotton school dress,layered undergarments,stockings,black leather shoes,and mohair plush coat and cap.