#387

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 903, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,500
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$1,100 / $1,300
Description
12" (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 903. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with most charming highly characterized features, very beautiful painting, original body and body finish.