#461

Rare German Bisque Character,1428 by Simon and Halbig in Large Size
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$2,200
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin,tiny blue glass sleep eyes,fringed upper lashes,short angled brows,rounded nose,closed mouth with shaded details of lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1915. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting with definition of impressed dimples at cheeks,above the lips,at eye corners,with finest quality of bisque,original body and body finish,wonderful costume of little dandy.