German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Paperweight Eyes, 939, Simon and Halbig

Lot Number: 
193
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, deep blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after model with very full cheeks, beautiful eyes, very fine bisque.
Realized Price: 
$850
Presale Estimate: 
1100/1400