#68

Very Endearing French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier
Live Auction

$34,000
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,brush-stroked and feathered brows,closed mouth with pale accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing antique burgundy dress with lace trim,red velvet bonnet with faded silk roses,matching muff,undergarments,red woven socks,leather shoes with silver buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 5 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier,circa 1885. Value Points: very rare bebe in desirable petite size has endearing shy expression,original body and body finish,fine quality of bisque and painting especially of lips.