#15

German Bisque Doll, 969 with Swivel Head
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13" (33 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, open mouth with very slightly parted lips, row of square cut teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: old hairline on front neck not extending into face. Marks: 969 S 4 H dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: outstanding quality of sculpting with highly defined impressions at eye and lip corners, rare model with unusual swivel head variation (compare to #12).