#141

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 719, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,800
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 719 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare early model of Simon and Halbig with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish.