#268

Lovely German Bisque Child, 1249, by Simon and Halbig
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29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows with enhancing decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig 1249 Dep Germany Santa 13 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed child with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, lovely antique white dress with embroidery and tucks, undergarments, unusual quilted silk shoes.