#226

Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, Model 128, by Simon & Halbig
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$24,000
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket with slender facial modeling of older child, small blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with accent line between the full lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing beautiful antique blue velvet dress with ivory silk center panel, undergarments, aqua kidskin shoes, stockings, tulle and silk bonnet, and having jewelry comprising a watch on chair and bracelet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 128. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: extremely rare doll of great beauty and expression, finest quality of bisque, superb painting of complexion and features, hip- length extended-length mohair wig, original body and body finish. Few models from this series can be found, and this model is enhanced by her wonderful larger size.