#232

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 719, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,600
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$1,200 / $1,400
Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with extended center accent line, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 719 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the model is complemented by its beguiling gentle expression, very fine modeling, bisque and complexion.