#383

Early German Closed Mouth Doll Attributed to Simon and Halbig
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare doll with most endearing expression enhanced by delicate bisque and soft rose blush, original body.