#371

French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Dramatic Blue Paperweight Eyes
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detailing, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 7. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value Points: wide-eyed beauty with fine delicate bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique dress in the carnival style.