Rare German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and Halbig with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes

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20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair in softly-rolled curls away from face and behind the sculpted pierced ears, with rolled curl at back of head and painted black hair band with blue border, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted fancy brown heeled boots with black trim, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration on left leg. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with brown hair, glass eyes, swivel head, original body and bisque limbs.