#164

Large German Bisque Character, 1279, by Simon & Halbig
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$3,600
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Description
32" (80 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows with slight sculpting detail and glaze-highlights, accent dots at rounded nostrils, open mouth with heart-shaped outlined lips, accent dot at center of bottom lip, impressed dimples in cheeks and chin, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, long wheat-blonde hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lavishly layered antique costume and bonnet, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep Germany 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with outstanding modeling and finest bisque and painting.