#200

Rare German Bisque Character,1489,by Simon and Halbig with Toddler Body
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$2,000
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,short feathered brows,rounded button-shaped nose with accented nostrils,open mouth,outlined lips with impressed dimples at lip corners,two porcelain upper teeth,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,nice antique toddler costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1489 Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1915,the model known as Erika. Value Points: wonderful expression enhanced by fine matte bisque,sculpted laughter lines around the eyes and mouth.