#311

German Bisque Child, 1269, by Simon & Halbig in Original Costume
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31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1269 Dep Germany 15. Comments: Simon & Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with lovely bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, beautiful antique costume of rose sateen that is likely original.