#246

Pretty German Bisque Child,1279,by Simon and Halbig
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$950
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,curly dark lashes,slightly-modeled brush-stroked short curly brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,outlined lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 8. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with beautiful expression achieved by unusual sculpting of brows,impressed cheek dimples,and classic accent dimple dot on lower lip,original body and body finish.