#671

Rare German Bisque Character,160,by Simon and Halbig
Live Auction

$2,500
sold
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,dark curly lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth with outlined lips,brunette human hair,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wonderful winter costume of plaid woolen caped coat,woolen leggings and mittens,leather shoes,hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 160 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1912. Value Points: rarity of the model is rivaled by its very endearing expression,laughter dimples around the eyes and mouth,finest quality of bisque.