#129

Extremely Rare German Bisque Portrait of Witch,Model 1305,by Simon and Halbig
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$14,000
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-characterized features of witch-like person,reddish-sienna tinted complexion,brown glass eyes,painted lashes,arched curved brows,very prominent long pointy nose,closed mouth with wide taunting smile,outlined lips,row of painted teeth,very prominent chin,impressed double row of dimples at lip corners,black human hair on cork pate,black taffeta costume with dress,cape,pointed hat,shoes. Condition: generally excellent,tiny rub on nose. Marks: 1305 S&H 8 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1905,from their rare 1300 character series. Value Points: extremely rare model,virtually unknown in this size,with dramatic characterization and superb sculpting detail.