#172

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Charming Shy Expression
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$2,000
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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted outlined lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely vintage French-style silk and lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 F.G. (scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: especially dear expression on the petite bebe with fine luminous complexion, rose blushed eye shadow.