#464

Rare German Bisque Character Girl,128,by Simon and Halbig
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$10,000
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Description
14 1/2" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig in soft curls,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 128 5. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig,circa 1910,from their rare art series,of which this doll and the following,model 111,were featured; few examples of the model are known to exist. Value Points: most endearing model with finest bisque and painting,delicate soft expression,original soft curled wig,and beautiful antique costume.