#131

Petite French Bisque Bebe Dep with Closed Mouth for the French Market
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$2,600
sold
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,dark curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair wig,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 6. Comments: for the French market by Simon and Halbig,circa 1895. Value Points: entrancing large dramatic eyes enhanced by rich decoration,closed mouth,nice antique costume and holding all- bisque baby.