$5,500
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with
oval-shaped face,almond-shaped blue glass enamel
inset eyes,delicately-curled painted lashes,dark
eyeliner,shaded feathered brows,accented nostrils
and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space
between the outlined shaded lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonnenberg composition and
wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5.
Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig,circa
1885,the model closely resembles their 905 child
model. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful early
closed-mouth doll with compelling intent
expression,finest quality of bisque and
painting,original body and body finish,superb
antique brocade and silk satin dress and matching
bonnet,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes.