#89

Bisque Child Doll, 908, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,600
sold
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Description

16" (40 cm). Bisque socket head with delicate complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut,lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips with shaded detail, two square cut upper teeth, pierced ears, composition and wooden six-loose-ball jointed body, red silk costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, some body repainting. Marks: S 7 H 908. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with most enchanting expression, lovely bisque and painting.