#148

Rare German Bisque Character Baby,Model 170,with Appealing Expression
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Description
14" (36 cm.) l. 12" head circumference. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck,painted brown baby hair with sculpting details,tinted brows,small grey glass sleep eyes,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin body,composition hands,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig 170 36. Comments: Circa 1920,maker uncertain,K*R registered a model of newborn babe with this model number but having open mouth; Simon and Halbig also registered this model number although a description is unknown. Value Points: rare model with most pleasing sculpting especially realistic indentations around the temple,fine quality of bisque and sculpting.