Rare German Bisque Art Portrait Doll, Model 152, by Simon and Halbig

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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender angular features depicting an adult lady, aquiline nose, painted blue eyes with heavily modeled lids and well-sculpted eye sockets, thickly fringed lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed lady body with defined bosom, tiny waist and accentuated derriere, antique original gown and undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, their 152 model of adult lady, presented by the firm, circa 1910. The singular presence and very limited production of the doll have suggested it to be a portrait of special historical person; both Queen Alexandra and Rosa Luxemburg have been validly cited. Value Points: the great rarity of the model with intriguing historical background is enhanced by her exceptional artistry of sculpting and finest quality of bisque, original body, body finish and wig.