#14

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Rare Body
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$8,500
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head,very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker outer rims,large black pupils,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips and center accent line,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition fully-jointed body with stretched kid cover except hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 4/0 G. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the early bebe with splendid eyes,lovely bisque,rare body style,antique costume.