#32

German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig
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$2,100
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, light blonde/brown sculpted hair arranged in elaborate curls and tucked behind the pierced ears, with tiny curls falling over modeled head band, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, muslin body, bisque lower limbs with painted grey boots, antique gown and apron with velvet ribbon banding, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, one leg restored. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rare early doll with swivel head, glass eyes, very elaborate coiffure.