#340

Rare Small German Bisque Portrait of Native American, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,600
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Estimate
$2,200 / $2,800
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with sienna complexion, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, short stroke black brows, strong nose, closed mouth with firmly set lips, black mohair wig, composition and wooden sienna-tinted body, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1303 Germany S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: the small size of this rare model is virtually unknown, has flawless complexion, deeply modeled features such as high cheek bones, original body and body finish.