#243

Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Character, 111, in Original Costume
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$17,500
sold
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Description

17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head portraying a child with solemn expression, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips,blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, delicate nose rub. Marks: 111 6. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value points: very rare and desirable model with wistful dreamy expression, beautifully painted features, original wig, body, body finish, beautiful antique rose sateen dress, rose cotton cap, rose stockings, leather shoes, undergarments.