#342

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
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$3,500
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,widely- arched brush-stroked brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with suggestion of tiny tongue tip,shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette hand- tied human hair wig,French composition and wooden eight-loose- ball-jointed body with straight wrists,antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent,small paint rub on forehead. Marks: F 10 G. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880,early period block letter bebe. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with beautifully-painted lips and eye shadow,splendid eyes,original body and body finis.