#13

German Bisque Fashion Lady, 1469, by Simon and Halbig
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$6,800
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Description

14" (35 cm). Bisque swivel head with slender face, nicely shaped chin and elongated throat, small blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in upswept fashion, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with adult female shaping, slender limbs, feet posed for wearing high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model in perfectly preserved original condition, choice bisque and painting, original costume including heeled slippers.