#297

French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier Freres
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$5,250
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Description

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted dark curly lashes,t hick brush-stroked brows with multi-feathering, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G,(in scroll) 13. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1890,with original body and body finish. Value Points: pretty bebe with dramatic eyes, beautiful antique cutwork costume, cap, purse, undergarments, knit stockings and black leather shoes.