Bisque Doll with Twill-over-Wooden Body by Simon and Halbig

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9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale complexion,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with prim little hint of smile,blonde mohair wig in coiled braid,twill-over-wooden body with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at hips,knees,shoulders and elbows,bisque lower arms and legs,fine antique silk costume,undergarments,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the diminutive closed mouth doll,having very rare body style,in wonderfully preserved condition,ex-collection Puppen and Spielzeug Museum of Vienna.