#311

German Bisque Child,1269,by Simon & Halbig in Original Costume
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$1,600
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Description
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.