#333

German Bisque Doll by Simon & Halbig w/Rare Twill-over-Wooden Articulated Body
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$3,000
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,bright blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,stretched-twill over carved wooden body with shapely torso,jointing at shoulders,bisque forearms,dowel-jointing at hips,knees and ankles,lovely silk costume in the antique style is included. Condition: generally excellent,tiny flake on inside finger of right hand. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1880. Value Points: rare twill-over-wooden bodied lady doll in fine larger size,beautiful bisque and painting,fine detail of painted nails on elegantly-posed fingers.