#80

German Bisque Asian Child,1199,by Simon and Halbig with Elaborate Original Costume
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$3,200
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion,brown glass sleep eyes in side-slanted cut,black brush-stroked angled brows,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,accented eye corners and nostrils,open mouth,shaded and accented lips,pierced ears,black mohair wig in upswept style with hair comb,amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,original body and body finish. Marks: SH 1199 Dep 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1895,for the French market. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and modeling,wearing fine original silk costume with elaborate applique and embroidered borders,matching pants.