#129

Grand German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and Halbig on Mannequin Body
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$4,500
sold
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Description
60" (152 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated slender facial shape,brown glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush- stroked brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,open mouth with outlined lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette human hair wig,on heavy composition jointed mannequin lady's body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon and Halbig S&H Germany 1079 19. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1895,the large size of the model allows development of the slender lady shaped face. Value Points: especially beautiful lady doll with finest bisque,her hair decorated with interwoven glass pearl beads,and wearing lavish antique dress and beaded purse.