I Only Wanted to Wonder

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excellent. Marks: Made in Germany Simon & Halbig C.M. Bergmann 612 4. Comments: Bergmann, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely-found character with sweet expression, impressed dimples at eye and lip corners. $800/1200

457. German Bisque Character, Model 167, by Kley and Hahn in Delightful Costume 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken. Marks: K&H (in banner) 167-6. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: the cheerful toddler wears wonderful original cotton pajamas and flannel robe, leather moccasins. $500/800

458. German Bisque Character, 616, by Simon & Halbig 23� (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, double chin, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body with jointed wrists, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Simon & Halbig 616. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rare-to-find model with most gentle demeanor, wonderful large eyes. $500/700 457.

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