#212

Exquisite Petite German Bisque Lady Doll Attributed to Simon and Halbig
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$900
sold
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,sculpted blonde hair waved delicately away from her face into arranged ringlet curls at the back and held by a sculpted black hair bow,painted blue eyes with pronounced black eyeliner,lightly-feathered brows and lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,old muslin body with bisque lower limbs,painted white stockings with purple ribbon ties and grey heeled ankle boots,frail silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig,circa 1875. Value Points: exquisite painting of facial features with dramatic eyes,rare coiffure,original body.