$33,000
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Description
20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head with ebony
black complexion and highly characterized
features, brown glass inset eyes, black
feathered brows with modeling details, closed
mouth with coral painted lips, pierced ears,
black mohair wig, black composition and
wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume,
undergarments, straw bonnet. Condition:
generally excellent, some body paint retouch.
Marks: 8 1/2 1301 Dep S&H. Comments:
Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points:
extraordinary detail of sculpting, portraying a
pouty faced child with details of frown lines on
forehead, prominent cheek bones, strong jaw
and chin lines, defined indentations at lip
corners and philtrum, superb quality of bisque
with lustrous patina enhancing the rich
complexion.