#366

An all-Original German All-Bisque Black-Stocking Girl in Larger Size by Simon and Halbig
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$950
sold
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Description
7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,tiny row of teeth,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed arms and legs,painted black stockings to above the knees,painted brown heeled ankle boots with four laces. Condition: generally excellent,an original 1/3" firing line at the top of back torso. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market,circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors include large size,original body with rare stockings and shoes,and with original wig and very fancy original silk dress and matching bonnet.