195. German AmberTinted Bisque Doll, 1329, by Simon and Halbig 19” (48 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden balljointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany Halbig S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: fine larger example of the sought-after model with fine flawless complexion, original wig, original body and body 195.
finish. $1200/1800
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196. Rare French Mechanical Toy by Roullet et Decamps 16” (41 cm.) The toy features two bisque-head dolls, each with ambertinted complexion, black glass eyes, painted black brows and lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing original silk Japanese costume. One doll is standing in front of a wooden cart as though pulling it, and the other is sitting in the cart. When wound, he walks briskly forward, and she urges him on, waving her arms. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well, one finger chipped on body. Marks: 1079 -2 Dep S&H Germany (boy). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1910. Value Points: a rare variation of their popular cart series. $1800/2500
197. Pair, German Bisque Asian Children, 1129, by Simon and Halbig in Matching Antique Costumes 7” (18 cm.) and 8”. Each has bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes in narrow side-slant sockets, black singlestroke arched brows, painted lashes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, black mohair wig, the larger with amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, the smaller with five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1129 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 196.
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