#171

Asian Children,1129,by Simon and Halbig in Matching Antique Costumes
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$2,500
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7" (18 cm.) and 8". Each has bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion,brown glass inset eyes in narrow side-slant sockets,black single stroke arched brows,painted lashes,open mouth,four tiny teeth,black mohair wig,the larger with amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body,the smaller with five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1129 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful little pair with lovely bisque and sculpting,wearing matching silk costumes with embroidered details. Included is a Chinese wooden lacquered cabinet.