#247

Rare German Bisque Character,1428,by Simon and Halbig
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$700
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,tiny blue glass sleep eyes,fringed upper lashes,one-stroke tapered brows,rounded nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips,blonde mohair wig,composition bent limb baby body,nicely costumed in cotton baby dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful size of the rare baby with deeply-impressed laughter lines and dimples around the eyes and mouth,very fine bisque,original body and body finish.