#17

German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1358
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$9,500
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Description
22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted black lashes, modeled black brows with feathering highlights, accented nostrils of rounded nose, plump cheeks, slightly-parted coral shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair curly wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume of young boy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: superb patina and color of complexion, beautifully shaded lips, original body finish, unusually large size of this model.