#69

Rare German Bisque Child,905,by Simon and Halbig with Closed Mouth
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$1,600
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,painted lashes,dark eyeliner,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,pale blonde mohair wig in side-coiled braids,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 905. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: rare model in most appealing petite size,with beautiful wide-eyed expression,lovely bisque,original body,body finish,wig,and wearing antique folklore costume with beautiful matching lace on apron and blouse.