#456

Rare Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 1385, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,500
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$1,200 / $1,800
Description
11 1/2" (29 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slight pert smile, brunette human hair wig, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1385 S&H 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rarely found model with very fine bisque and painting, pert expression, original body and body finish.