#189

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe,Block Letter Markings,Gaultier,Original Couturier Dress
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$5,500
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16" (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,hazel-brown glass paperweight eyes of great depth,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined pale lips,pierced ears,dimpled chin,brunette human hair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 6 G. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880,early model with block letter signature. Value Points: most endearing expression,very deep eyes,original early body and body finish,and wearing superb original couturier dress,with undergarments,ruffled lace bonnet,socks,and shoes.