#154

Pretty Petite French Bisque Closed Mouth Bebe
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$2,400
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips with shaded details, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants (original label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1885, the precious petite bebe was sold in the luxury Parisian boutique of Au Paradis des Enfants. Value Points: charming petite bebe with entrancing rich brown eyes, wearing lovely silk and lace antique costume, undergarments, aqua linen shoes.