#97

French Bisque Closed Mouth Bebe by Gaultier with British Grenadier Guard Uniform
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$4,250
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Description
14" (36 cm.) (excluding hat). Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,painted lashes,dark eyeliner,brush-stroked brows,shaded nostrils,accented eye corners,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 4. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic large eyes and fine bisque complement the wonderful presentation,the little bebe wearing antique costume of the British Grenadier Guard with embroidery,medal,whistle and signature tall fur hat with chin guard.