#18

German Bisque Child,1249,by Simon and Halbig with Wonderful Antique Costume
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$1,700
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 dep Germany 11 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine modeling around the eyes,dimpled bottom lip and chin,finest bisque,original soft curly wig,original body and body finish,and wearing beautiful fine cotton and lace dress,undergarments,frou-frou bonnet,stockings,shoes.