#184

Early French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Block Letter Markings,Rare All-Wooden Body
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$7,250
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,very pale bisque,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,thick brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French all-wooden body with ball jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,jointed wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 7 G. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880. Value Points: the early model bebe has beautiful pale bisque,gorgeous deep blue eyes,and very rare all-wooden body and full articulation,pretty antique costume,undergarments,capelet bonnet,leather shoes signed C.P.