#266

Beautiful Large German Bisque Child, 1279, by Simon and Halbig
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33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eye-liner, painted dark curly lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with comb-mark details, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, open mouth with uniquely heart-shaped upper lip, impressed dimple in lower lip, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair curly wig, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely lace antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, net stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep Germany 14 1/2. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model in superb large size has exemplary bisque enhanced by superb modeling features around the eyes, impressed dimples at cheeks, chin and bottom lip, original wig, body, body finish.