#265

German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character,1358,by Simon and Halbig
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$19,000
sold
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with golden-brown complexion,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,black brush-stroked and feathered brows with comb- marked detailing,rounded-tip nose with accented nostrils,open mouth with very full coral- shaded lips,row of porcelain teeth,pierced ears,extended-length brown mohair wig in soft curls,brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wonderful antique costume including embroidered simple shift,undergarments,stockings,kidskin shoes,and laced velvet vest and gold brooch. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 11. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910,from their rare 1300 art character series. Value Points: very rare large size of the sought-after model is enhanced by very defined sculpting,flawless complexion with luminous patina,beautifully-painted lips,elongated wig,original matching body color.