#34

Exceptionally Large German Bisque Doll by Heinrich Handwerck in Superb Scottish Costume
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$4,200
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42" (107 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked brows with sculpted modeling of brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 9. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: exceptionally large bisque doll with fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, wearing superb antique Scottish costume with wonderful detail including embroidered stockings, the skirt with original tailor label from "James Smart. 12 George St. Hanover Sqr London.".