#322

German Bisque Character with Black Complexion,Model 1301 by Simon & Halbig
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$14,000
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with black complexion,brown glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,sculpted and painted brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with downcast lips in solemn expression,black fleecy mohair wig,black composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique sailor suit of white pique,black stockings,saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent,few minor cheek rubs. Marks: 10 1301 dep S&H. Comments: Simon & Halbig,circa 1910,from their 1300 character series. Value Points: very rare model with superb definition of sculpted character lines,especially well-defined cheek bones,crease lines around the mouth.