#416

German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig with Wonderful Romper Costume
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23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, short angled brows, rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded details of lips, brunette mohair wig, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting with definition of impressed dimples at cheeks, above the lips, at eye corners, with finest quality of bisque, antique romper costume with bunny-patterned pinafore and cap.