#38

Rare German Bisque Toddler,1488,by Simon and Halbig
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$3,600
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks,small blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,short brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with shaded and accented lips,extended-length blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910. Value Points: finest quality of bisque on the rare model with touches of dewy patina enhancing the deeply sculpted character features,gorgeous extended-length wig,original toddler body and body finish,antique multi-layered costume including fur muff and collar,black velvet cap,dress,undergarments,stocking,shoes and red woolen coat.