#198

Grand German Bisque Child Doll, Model 1249, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,200 / $1,500
Description
36" (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented teeth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 dep Germany 16. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful child with fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, in rare grand size, likely as exhibition or display model.