#10

Very Beautiful Early German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig
Live Auction

$3,000
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Description

36" (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick dark brush stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique cutwork white cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 17 1/2H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful early doll with long-faced modeling, very choice bisque, original body and body finish, in fine large size that enhances the sculpting detail.