#122

German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig in Appealing Petite Size 600/800
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, smiling impish expression, laughter crinkles around the eyes, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling on the rare expressive character is seldom found on this small size, very choice bisque and painting.