Large German Bisque Character, Model 1428, by Simon and Halbig

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21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken. Marks: 1428 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: the rare large size of the captivating character has allowed outstanding detail of modeling, especially laughter crinkles around the eyes and mouth, impressed dimples, finest bisque and complexion with softly blushed details.