#100

Very Rare and Superb German Bisque Character,1358,by Simon and Halbig,Size 9
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$11,000
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion,brown glass sleep eyes,black eyeliner,black painted lashes and brush-stroked brows with feathered highlights,rounded nose with accented nostrils,open mouth with very full coral-shaded lips,row of tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,black mohair wig,brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique gingham print dress with red rick-rack trim,undergarments with handmade rick-rack,stockings,cream kidskin laced shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910. Value Points: exceptional pristine condition of the rare character model with gorgeous complexion and painting,highly-characterized beautiful features,original wig,body,body finish,costume,included is original box,in rare larger size.