#83

Rare German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character,1358,by Simon & Halbig
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$7,000
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Ebony-black complexioned bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze,accented nostrils of upturned nose,open mouth with very full coral-shaded lips,row of porcelain teeth,pierced ears,black mohair wig,black composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany S&H Simon & Halbig 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: very beautiful and flawless complexion with luminous gleam,superb painting of lips,original wig,original body and body finish,fine antique costume including velvet-flowered bonnet,red woolen jacket,red woolen stockings,shoes,undergarments and black silk umbrella.