Art Character Brown-Eyed Boy,151,from Simon and Halbig's Rare 150 Character Series

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22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown painted eyes with shaded detail,black upper eyeliner,one stroke tapered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full lips in smiling expression,four painted teeth between the outlined and shaded lips,brunette mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing red and black woolen boy's best suit with black velvet trim,tasseled beret,stockings,black kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent,typical wig pulls around the crown rim edge. Marks: 151 S&H 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig from their 150 art character series,circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size 3 model with superbly-modeled details of dimples and laughter lines,the wonderful costume also includes wooden walking stick with figural hoof-shaped handle,and pair of brass field glasses with leather strap.