#52

Grand and Rare French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Andre Thuillier in Lovely Antique Costume
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$12,500
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Description
36" (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips with two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique cotton dress with embroidered details, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, light body retouch. Marks: A. 15 T. Comments: Andre Florent Thuillier, circa 1888. Value Points: sought-after model, especially in this grand size, with most endearing gentle expression.