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German Bisque Child,949,by Simon and Halbig
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$3,700
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Description

38" (97 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, thickly brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, dimpled chin, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 18 949 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: superb detail of sculpting and finest quality bisque on the early 900 series model, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume.