#173

All-Original German Bisque Child,949,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,900
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,brown glass inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully- jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 5 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing wistful expression on the early closed mouth child,fine quality bisque and painting,original wig,body,body finish,factory muslin chemise,undergarments,stockings,French-style original shoes.