#104

Wonderful German Bisque Character, 1498, with Sculpted Hair
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Description

12" (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde boyish hair with decorative glaze, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 1498 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully expressive wistful features enhanced by fine bisque, rare painted hair, toddler body, antique velvet boy's sailor costume, rare size.