#256

Grand French Bisque Toddler,252,by SFBJ,with Toddler Body
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$3,500
sold
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face,small brown glass sleep eyes,mohair lashes,painted lower lashes with dot accents,upturned rounded nose,closed mouth with petulant expression,blonde mohair wig,French composition and wooden fully- jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing,wearing antique woolen hooded coat dress with brass buttons (probably original). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 12. Comments: SFBJ,circa 1912. Value Points: largest size of the rare and sought pouting character child,with outstanding bisque and sculpting,fine after luminous complexion,original body and body finish,great costume.