#215

Rare German Bisque Art Character Lady,152,by Simon and Halbig
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender facial modeling of adult lady,painted facial features with remarkably-deeply-set painted eyes,dark brown upper eyeliner,feathered brows,aquiline nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with modeled bosom and shapely waist,elongated limbs,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,small wig pull high on forehead. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H 152 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig from their art character reform series,circa 1910. Value Points: very rare model with outstanding sculpting especially of eyes,beautifully-painted complexion and features.