#158

Very Pretty Petite German Bisque Child,949,by Simon and Halbig
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$800
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling,brown glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils,slightly parted lips,two square cut upper teeth,one square-cut lower tooth,pierced ears,dimpled chin,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 6 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: very appealing plump modeling of long- faced model with fine quality of bisque,beautiful body and costume.