#73

German Bisque Child, 719, by Simon and Halbig
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$5,000
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, thickly brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, dimpled lip corners and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 3 H 719 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful gentle-faced child, the rare model has exemplary bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish.