#61

German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 1199, by S&H
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$1,900
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Description
12" (30 cm). Amber tinted bisque socket head, upper slanting narrow brown glass eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept arrangements, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body one size small for head. Marks: SH 1199 Dep 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: petite Asian child wears antique purple silk tunic with elaborate embroidery, similar green pants, brocade slippers.