#356

French Bisque Bebe with Dramatically painted Eye Shadow
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark black eyeshadow, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, tiny porcelain upper teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 7. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic painting of eye shadow and lashes beautifully contrasts the pale complexion.