#554

German Bisque Child Doll, 1009, by Simon and Halbig
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$500
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1009 dep 14. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: fine grand size with very choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.