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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy with some kid reinforcement. Marks: A 6 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderfully achieved modeling of this early bebe with well-defined distinctive nose tip, finest bisque and painting, original body, perfect hands and, exquisite (restored) burgundy red silk dress and bonnet which may be original, undergarments, leather shoes with kid floral accents.