Rare German Bisque Character Man, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very expressive features, high cheek bones and squared jaw, impressed cheek crinkles, small blue glass eyes, grey slightly modeled brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with accented lips, hint of grey stubble on chin, grey mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, although unmarked, the doll is indubitably Simon and Halbig's 1303 model which was used for a variety of dolls including Native American with sienna complexion, elegantly-dressed French Marquis, brown-complexioned children and scowling society women; variations in complexions, painted or glass eyes, and even size of eye socket cut allowed this multiple use of the model. Value Points: rare doll with smiling expression and fine quality of bisque, original costume.