#104

Asian Lady, 164, by Simon and Halbig
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$4,500
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Description

23" (58 cm). Richly amber tinted bisque socket head with elongated facial shape, brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, incised eyeliner, black brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig in elaborate coiffure with hair ornaments, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 80 164. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: an exceptional model, notable for its larger size, rarity of model, superb quality of bisque and painting, and superb antique silk costume.