152. Beautiful Petite German Bisque Doll by Simon and Halbig 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris edges, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, slightlyparted lips, two square-cut upper and one squarecut lower teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model with most enchanting expression, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, original costume. $1100/1500
153. Bisque Bébé by Simon and Halbig for the French Market with Additional Costumes 7” (18 cm.) doll. 9” x 12” box. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1078 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautifully-costumed bébé is presented in trousseau box along with two additional silk dresses, bonnets and sachets. $800/1200
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154. Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 1038, by Simon and Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass “flirty” eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 6 ½ dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: pristine condition, very lush original wig, original body, body finish, undergarments, (very frail original dress is included). $800/1100
155. Petite German Bisque Child, Rare Model 905, by Simon and Halbig 152.
10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered
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