#155

Rare German Bisque Character, 1279, by Simon and Halbig
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$2,200
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Description
26" (66 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, paitned lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, rounded-tip nose, open mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, strong accent dot in center of bottom lip, two porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generlly excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model whose unique sculpting features include accent dot on bottom lip and impressed cheek dimples has very lovely bisque and painting, original body finish.