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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 919 H 12. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880, the early model from 900 series was made with several versions including closed mouth and this very rare model with slightly-open mouth. Value Points: most beautiful face with gentle expression and choicest bisque, the model is rarely found.