#83

German Bisque Art Character,Model 153,by Simon and Halbig,the "Younger Brother"
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$15,000
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with slender angular face,sculpted light brown hair with well-defined locks of curls onto his forehead,pale blue painted eyes in deeply-cut eye sockets,brown upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with solemn expression,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique flannel suit with matching cap,leather boots. Condition: generally excellent,original body and body finish. Marks: 153 S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910,from their very rare art character series. Value Points: the very rare model has especially fine sculpting of solemn expression,and is wonderfully costumed.