#259

Rare German Bisque Child,929,by Simon and Halbig with Wonderful Original Body
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$3,100
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,large grey glass eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,slightly- parted lips with two square-cut upper teeth and one square-cut lower tooth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,eyes set. Marks: S 12 H 929. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: Very rare model with fabulous sculpting,fine luminous bisque,wonderful original early body with original finish,costume included.