#165

Rare German Bisque Character, 1488, by Simon and Halbig
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$6,200
sold
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Description
12" (31 cm). Bisque socket head, grey glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, short feathered brows, closed mouth with glaze-highlighted lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body joints and fingers worn, but original finish. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1914. Value Points: most endearing facial model is especially choice on this petite example, with original wig and lovely antique costume.