#126

Large Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,300
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Description
36" (91 cm). Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, dark painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume including cutwork and embroidered dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: Simon & Halbig dep Germany 16 1/2 1079. COMMENTS: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. VALUE POINTS: Very large child with fine detail of sculpted features, deeply impressed chin dimple, original wig, body, body finish, lovely costume.