#107

German Bisque Sculpted Head Doll with Blue Glass Eyes by Simon and Halbig
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$1,700
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$1,200 / $1,500
Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blonde sculpted hair waved from face into short curls behind sculpted pierced ears and held by a painted black hairband, bright blue inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted stockings with purple ties and brown boots with teal tassels and black tips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on tip of toe. Comments: Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early doll with rare glass eyes, original body.