#207

Large German Bisque Lady Doll,1159,by Simon and Halbig in Original Undergarments
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$1,700
sold
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender face and elongated throat,blue glass sleep eyes,mohair lashes,painted lower lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,outlined lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig in upswept fashion,composition and wooden ball-jointed lady-shaped body with shapely bosom and derrierre,elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1159 Germany 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: elegant lady in rare size,with original wig,lady body,body finish,and wearing her original lingerie including bone-fitted corset,camisole,long petticoat,pantalets,socks,and white kidskin shoes.