#157

German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Character,1358,by Simon and Halbig
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted black lashes and feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,richly-shaded and full coral lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,black mohair wig,brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910. Value Points: the rare model has finest quality of bisque,sculpting,complexion and feature painting,original body finish,and is wearing forest-green silk dress with embroidery,yellow silk sash,undergarments,shoes,and fine straw bonnet with lavish decoration.