#61

Beautiful and Rare German Bisque Smiling Lady,1388,by Simon and Halbig
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$8,500
sold
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Description
22"(56 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue/grey glass eyes,dark and incised eyeliner,painted long curly lashes,feathered brows,slender nose with rounded tip and accented nostrils,closed mouth with smiling expression achieved by double dimples at each lip corner,outlined full lips with row of sculpted teeth,dimpled chin,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball- jointed lady body,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1388 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 8 (head)Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910,from their art character series. Value Points: very rare model with compelling gentle,yet merry,smile has beautifully sculpted laughter lines and dimples,finest quality of bisque and painting,original wig,body and body finish. $8000/12,000