#209

German Bisque Pouty Character,1488,by Simon and Halbig with Toddler Body
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$4,800
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,short feathered details,rounded nose tip,closed mouth with accented downcast lips,blonde mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,wearing antique costume including blue woolen coat,red shawl with brass knight insignia,pants,argyle stockings,beret,leather boots,and carrying wooden toy ship. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1912. Value Points: hard to find model with most endearing expression,fine quality of bisque,original toddler body,great costume.