#260

German Bisque Child, 1009, by Simon and Halbig in Superb Costume
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$3,400
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30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, widely arched brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1009 Dep 14. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful large model with finest quality of bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish, wearing lavish antique dress with undergarments, ruffled bonnet, gloves, socks, leather shoes.