$46,000
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Description
27" (69 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, beautifully costumed in antique aqua silk dress with lace details, undergarments, very ornate bonnet, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: A 14 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1886. Value Points: splendid model of the rare and desirable bebe, in wonderful size allowing for full expression.