#284

Very Beautiful German Bisque Lady Doll,1388,by Simon and Halbig
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$8,500
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,mohair lashes,incised upper eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth in wide beaming smile,row of painted teeth,impressed dimples in cheeks,lip corners and chin,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed shapely adult lady body,antique costume of the Edwardian era. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1388 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 5 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910. Value Points: rare model in most appealing size,beautiful bisque and especially fine detail of sculpting for this size,original body and body finish. original wig,wonderful costume.