#175

German Bisque Brown-Eyed Character,Model 1279,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,400
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,slightly- modeled short brows with feathered detailing,accented nostrils,open mouth,shaded lips,two porcelain upper teeth,pierced ears,brunette human hair wig,composition and wooden ball- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep 11. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: rare-to-find model with charming characteristic dimple in center of bottom lip and impressed cheek dimples,beautiful bisque and painting,original body and body finish,wearing antique mariner costume,undergarments,shoes,stockings.