#248

Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,000
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Description

13" (33 cm). Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringed brown lashes, one stroke curvy brows, accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with crooked smile, shaded and accented lips, modeled tongue tip, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique baby gown and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare little character with outstanding quality of modeling especially around the eyes and cheeks, choice bisque, original body finish.