#185

German Bisque Child, 1249, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,600
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Description
27" (68 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 dep Germany Santa 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful child with choice bisque, characteristic accent dots at bottom lip and chin, fine quality mohair wig with extended lengths.