#5

German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Rare Brown Hair by Simon and Halbig,with Trousseau
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$1,300
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown sculpted hair waved from face,behind pierced ears,into loose curls and held by black hair bow at her crown,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs,black painted ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1870. Value Points: rare early model in impeccable condition,with fine antique costume,and owning seven additional costumes,presented in early woven case.