#462

French Bisque Bebe SFBJ with Mechanical Walking Body, Original Costume
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition body with mechanism in torso, composition arms and legs jointed at shoulders, hinged hips. When wound, the doll walks forward and turns head side to side. Condition: generally excellent, original brush line on forehead with light over-paint (under wig). Marks: Depose SFBJ 2. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: rare early SFBJ with original walking mechanism, original wig, original boutique costume including lace frock, bonnet and matching shoes.