Rare German Bisque Smiling Child, Model 969, by Simon and Halbig

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly characterized facial features of smiling child, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, impressed dimples at eye corners, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips with row of four teeth barely visible, pierced ears, impressed cheek and chin dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 969 S 8 H dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare model with most expressive and appealing features, lovely bisque.