German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Child, 940, by Simon and Halbig

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rich brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes,thick black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy hair, brown kid gusset-jointed body, brown bisque lower arms, antique dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings, red woolen bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. marks: S 6 H 940. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model is especially hard to find with brown complexion, this having lovely flawless painting.