#176

Petite All-Original German Bisque Doll in Original Costume for the French Market of Au Nain Bleu
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 2 1/2 (head) Au Nain Bleu Paris (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig original head, from a series commissioned by the Paris doll shop of Au Nain Bleu, appearing with their signature label, circa 1900. Value Points: all original bebe including mohair wig, body, body finish, and delicate rose silk and lace bebe dress with matching undergarments, shoes and socks.