#57

Gorgeous Early Period French Bisque Bebe with Splendid Eyes and Rare Kid Body
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$3,750
sold
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very plump cheeks,blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with modeled tiny tongue tip,shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid gusset-jointed bebe body with square cut collarette,elongated leather arms with gusset- jointed elbows,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 10 G. (head and shoulder plate) Paris No. 10 (original paper label on front torso). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880,the firm's early period bebe. Value Points: especially beautiful,with most delicate pale bisque enhanced by artistic sculpting,artistic painting of features and complexion,and with splendid eyes; the rare large size of this model is enhanced further by fine antique aqua silk twill costume,matching hat,wooden-handled silk parasol,and aqua silk shoes.