#245

German Bisque Child,949,with Closed Mouth by Simon and Halbig
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$1,300
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the downcast lips,pierced ears,dimpled chin,brunette human hair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body,straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points in virtually unplayed with condition,with fine bisque and painting,beautiful eyes,the little girl wears her factory original muslin chemise with red silk panel,under coral silk dress with lace trim,undergarments,leather heeled shoes,maroon earrings and necklace.