#13

Very Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 1448, by Simon & Halbig
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$9,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model depicting a very beautiful child whose compelling demure expression is enhanced by glowing patina, wearing wonderful antique folklore style costume.