#185

German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1358, by Simon and Halbig
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$3,200
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with light "cafe-au-lait" brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted coral-shaded lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls at back of head under the wig. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, from their 1300 art character series. Value Points: lovely gentle-faced child with beautiful flawless facial complexion, original wig, lovely costume.