#140

Beautiful German Bisque Child, 1279, by Simon and Halbig
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$2,900
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows with sculpting detail, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: S&H 1279 Germany dep 12. COMMENTS: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. VALUE POINTS: Rare model with beautiful sculpting and bisque, characteristic accent dimple in center of bottom lips, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume.