Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1305 Model, by Simon and Halbig as Polichinelle

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19" (48 cm.) excluding hat). Bisque socket head with highly-characterized features of adult man, brown glass eyes, very long pointed nose, jutting chin and angular facial shape, sculpted brows in high-angled curves with comb-marked details, painted lower lashes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, outlined lips, row of painted teeth, pierced ears, bi-color mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1305 S&H 6 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1905 from the firm's 1300 series. This model, with its highly characterized expression, was presented by Simon and Halbig as various characters including not only this Polichinelle, but also as a witch and as a pirate. Value Points: extremely rare model in wonderful large size with superb modeling enhanced by incised crinkles, and wearing original ivory and aqua Polichinelle costume with gilt metallic trim, matching hat and black leather cobbled shoes with bows and bells.