#162

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
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$3,600
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, early period bebe, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful bebe with lovely pale bisque enhanced by rich decoration, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume.