German Bisque Doll with Twill-Over-Wooden Body by Simon and Halbig

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9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, ink-blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, twill-over-wooden torso and limbs, shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, dowel-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare body, perfect bisque hands and feet, beautiful face; included is miniature French salon chair upon which she is seated.