#465

Bisque Character,Model 111,by Simon & Halbig,Likely For K*R's Art Character Series
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$27,000
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with fine characterization of cheek bones and chin,almond- shaped blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,widely-arched brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,auburn mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,pretty antique costume,bonnet,undergarments,shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig,possibly for Kammer and Reinhardt's art character series,this being the glass-eyed version of the 111 character which was registered in 1910; as with the 112 and 114 models it was likely created in both painted eye and this sleep-eyed version. Value Points: the extremely rare model has finest quality of bisque and painting,original body and body finish,and compelling wistful expression.