#181

Rare German Bisque Art Character,151,by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted blue eyes in deeply-set eye sockets,thick black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with smiling expression,outlined lips,row of modeled teeth,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 7 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig,from their art character series of 1909. Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpting,expressive features,original body and body finish,wearing original costume.