#242

German Bisque Character, 1498, by Simon and Halbig
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$2,400
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Description

15" (38 cm). Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde boyish hair with forelock detail and decorative glaze, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted lashes, incised liner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, composition and wooden ball- jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique boy's costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1498 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare little character with toddler body, original body finish, wonderful bisque and painting enhancing the expressive features.