#251

French Brown Complexioned Bisque Character,237,by SFBJ
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$2,200
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed brown-complexioned bisque socket head with flocked black hair,narrow brown glass inset eyes,painted lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth with row of teeth,French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing antique sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ,circa 1912. Value Points: rare brown complexion with luminous complexion that enhances the deeply-sculpted features especially around eyes and mouth,original hair flocking.