#291

Doll Attributed to Simon and Halbig
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$2,300
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm). Untinted bisque socket head,small blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,delicately painted lashes,and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with very pale accented lips,brunette mohair wig,pierced ears,early composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,body is of the period but one size too small. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig,circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite painting of the early child doll,beautiful antique bronze silk dress,undergarments,leather shoes,lace cap.