#91

Very Large German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig
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$6,400
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Description

40" (102 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 18 H 939 dep  (head) Handwerck (torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare large size of the early 900 series model, with choice bisque, original body finish, beautiful antique costume.