#68

German Bisque Character,1428,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,300
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,small brown glass sleep eyes,fringed lashes,short one-stroke brows,rounded nose,closed mouth with crooked smile,shaded lips,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,wearing antique white linen suit and cap,socks,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting with impressed details of dimples and laughter crinkles around the eyes,choice bisque,original body and body finish.