#250

German Bisque Lady Doll with Original Lady Body and Costume,1159,by Simon & Halbig
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$1,400
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,mohair lashes,painted lower lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,accented lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,wheat-blonde hand-knotted human hair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom,waist and derriere,and long,slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 S&H dep 8 Germany (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (red stamp on torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: beautifully-preserved condition of the lady doll with finest quality of bisque,original lashes,wig,body,body finish,and original fitted sheer muslin gown,undergarments,rose cotton day cap,cream kidskin shoes.