#9

German Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth and Bisque Limbs by Simon and Halbig
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$3,000
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Estimate
$800 / $1,000
Description
8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with swivel head, original body with bisque bare feet, and wearing original muslin undergarments and hat, presented in original linen bunting with rose silk ribbons, broderie Anglaise ruffled edging, and carrying tiny bone-handled rattle.