#150

French Bisque Poupee with Early Simon and Halbig Head
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$3,200
sold
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Description

13" (33 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing of hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, cupped fingers, wearing antique gown with red woolen petticoat, soutache trimmed tunic, cap, slippers, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Nadaud boutique label on torso). Comments: circa 1880, the doll has early Simon and Halbig closed mouth bisque head from that era. Value Points: lovely doll with beautiful face enhanced by wonderful costume, original wig.