#34

Very Beautiful S&H Bisque Child, 1279, by S&H
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$450
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Description
34" (86 cm). Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner encircles the eyesocket, dark painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, slightly modelled brushstroked brows with incised detailing, feathered highlights, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accent outlines on lips and characteristic accent dot at bottom lip center, impressed dimples at cheeks and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume comprising lace-trimmed white batiste costume, undergarments, silk shoes, stockings, fancy bonnet. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: S&H 1279 dep Germany 15. COMMENTS: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. VALUE POINTS: Rare model in exceptional size allowing extraordinary definition of character features, choice bisque, original body and body finish.