#24

Charming German Bisque Character,1388,by Simon and Halbig with Superb Bisque
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$2,250
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,small blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,feathered short brows,accented nostrils,defined space between the lips of closed mouth,outlined lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 8 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with especially fine detail of sculpting especially around mouth and eyes,enhanced by fine bisque and gleaming patina of complexion,original body and body finish.