#554

German Bisque Child Doll By Simon and Halbig with Unusual Marking
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$1,500
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,painted lashes and brows,blue glass sleep eyes,accented nostrils,open mouth with shaded lips and four porcelain upper teeth,richly shaded cheeks,antique mohair wig,composition and wood ball-jointed body,nice antique costume including woven straw hat with "Marine National" label on the band. Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: S&H HXI Germany (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: rare example with mystery HXI markings,with original signed body,original body finish.