#225

French Bisque Bebe with Rare Double-Row Teeth and Dramatic Large Eyes
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$3,500
sold
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner and fringed lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 11. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with dramatic large eyes and plump cheeks, very beautiful complexion with subtle blush, original body and body finish, antique costume.