$54,000
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 10 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous example of the rare bebe with enthralling expression and eyes enhanced by finest painting of features and complexion, original body and body finish, fine antique rose silk and lace dress, lace and silk bonnet with frou-frou ruffles, undergarments (including original muslin chemise, see detail photo), knit stockings, rose silk shoes signed Bebe Jumeau Depose 10, and with fine beadwork reticule. The doll was featured on the cover of Ursula Brecht's book, Precious Dolls, of which a copy of the book is included.