Rare German Brown-Eyed Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from the firm's glass-eyed art character series which was produced in very limited numbers. Value Points: beautiful example with fine matte bisque complementing the full lips, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing antique mariner costume.