Early German Bisque Lady by Simon and Halbig,Sculpted Brown Hair,Original Costume

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14" (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,sculpted light brown hair waved away from face into large looped braids at the back and decorated with a sculpted black bow at the crown,sculpted pierced ears,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,original commercial muslin body with bisque lower arms and legs,painted grey ankle boots,wearing original folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent,professional restoration to left boot. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with very beautiful face enhanced by rich cobalt blue glass eyes.