#264

German Bisque Portrait Head by Simon and Halbig
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$950
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult woman with sculpted hair arranged in topknot with deep waves overall,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows with feathered detail,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with shaded lips,defined teeth,fully modeled ears. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible black stamp on back shoulders). Comments: Simon and Halbig,the mannequin bust was used in various German salons as representation of a healthy woman,circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with superb quality of bisque and painting.