#29

Rare German Bisque Portrait of Native American,1303,by Simon and Halbig
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$5,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with golden-sienna complexion,brown painted upper glancing eyes,black upper eyeliner,black one-stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with richly-shaded lips,black mohair braids,sienna-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body,antique kidskin and beaded costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1303 Germany S&H 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1912. Value Points: very rare doll with superb detail of sculpting especially featuring strong pronounced nose and cheek bones,furrowed details around bridge of nose and mouth,fine patina of rich complexion,original body and body finish.