#87

Rare and All-Original German Bisque Closed Mouth Child,929,by Simon and Halbig
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$4,000
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks,small brown glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1 H 929. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression,beautiful bisque,in all-original unplayed with condition,original wig,coiffure,body,body finish,factory chemise with aqua silk ribbons and lace,earrings,cream kidskin shoes with silk rosettes.