Lot
10
Lot 10
Small German bisque head doll by Simon & Halbig with pierced...
Hammer
£260
Small German bisque head doll by Simon & Halbig with pierced ears, brown closing eyes and open mouth with teeth, dressed as a fairy in a light brown organdie dress with underskirt, knickerbockers, floral headdress and wings. The doll carries a basket containing a miniature bisque baby doll and floral decorations. Stand (decorated with flowers) is included. Height 34cm. Impressed marks 'Halbig S&H 4'
More Information
No obvious chips or cracks to head. No evidence of restoration seen under UV light. Limbs are jointed wood and composition with fingers and toes intact and undamaged. Surface damage to knee joints shown in photo. Body of doll not examined (in order to avoid removing careful arrangement of wings, basket and stand. Torso is hard and likely to be composition. There are a few small age related holes in fabric of dress.
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