#81

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 905, by Simon and Halbig
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S.H.1 905. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare early model with well detailed characterization, original body, lovely bisque.