#141

Brown Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig
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$550
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Description
20" (51 cm). Brown bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, black brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, mauve taffeta dress, undergarments. Condition: bisque excellent, body not original but appropriately sized. Marks: S&H 1079 dep Germany 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: unusual model with pretty complexion complementing the wide-eyed expression.