#203

German Bisque Child,939,with Closed Mouth by Simon and Halbig,Original Chemise
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$2,400
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16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 7 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: the early closed mouth child has exquisite eyes,choice bisque,original body and body finish,original muslin frock and kidskin shoes.