#347

Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bebe by Petit et Demoutier
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$8,000
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at hips and shoulders, pewter hands, ivory silk dress, undergarments, stockings, cream kidskin slippers, ruffled frou-frou bonnet and knit gloves. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: P. 2 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882, the rare model was made for a few years only. Value Points: particularly delicate gentle expression is enhanced by pale complexion and subtle blushing including eye shadow, cheeks and chin.