#76

German Bisque Two-Faced Doll with Rare Facial Model
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$1,500
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with two alternate faces,one a rare model with brown glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,and closed mouth in laughing expression,composition body with attached hood that encloses the back part of the head (actually,the second face),mohair wig. Condition: bisque excellent,body not original,pivot pin to turn heads is locked. Comments: circa 1890. Value Points: rare and beautiful Simon and Halbig laughing model,lovely antique costume.