German Bisque Child with Rare Square-Cut Teeth, 929, by Simon and Halbig

Lot Number: 
33
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, blue glass spiral threaded inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly-parted lips with two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique burgundy silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 929. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885, rare model from their 900 series with distinctive teeth, original body and body finish.
Realized Price: 
$1,400
Presale Estimate: 
1100/1300