#143

Rare German Bisque Smiling Character,Model 605,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,600
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,single stroke brows,little button- shaped nose,accented nostrils,closed mouth with half-moon- shaped smile,center accent line,dimpled upper lip,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,little rub on left cheek. Marks: Simon & Halbig 605. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910. Value Points: very rare model of which few examples exist,with most captivating expression,wonderful silk jester's costume.