#15

German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll, 1358
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$5,000
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Description

24" (61 cm). Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, black painted lashes and brows with fly-away feathered detailing, accented nostrils, open mouth with very full and expressive coral painted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique lavender and cream cotton dress with unusual pattern of children playing in outdoor scenes. Condition: generally excellent, typical wig pulls at back of head and at crown (under wig). Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting on the rare model in rarer large size with wonderful cocoa- brown complexion and beautifully painted lips, fine antique costume.