#381

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 989, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,300
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 989 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare closed mouth model with character-like expression, fine soft complexion of bisque, original body finish, endearing petite size.