#216

Large German Bisque Child,939,by Simon and Halbig
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$1,400
sold
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Description
33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling,very full cheeks,brown glass sleep eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,slightly-parted lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body with plump limbs,lovely antique lace dress,undergarments,stockings,and shoes. Marks: S 17 1/2 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: very fine deep modeling on the sought-after early model,fine quality of bisque,original body and body finish.