#388

German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 1159, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,200
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with modeled bosom and tiny waist, long slender limbs, antique lace lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig 8 S&H (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque with gleaming complexion, original wig, original lady body with original finish.