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Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig 2800/3400
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes with shaded details, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted row of teeth, smiling expression, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 5 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their very rare art character series. Value Points: exceptional modeling for this petite size, with very choice bisque and painting, especially fine details of dimples, original body and body finish.