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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,amber brown glass
paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,dark eyeliner,feathered brows,accented eye
corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair
wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,bisque
lower arms with beautifully-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 4 G.
Comments: Gaultier,circa 1878,earliest period bebe by that firm. Value Points: rare early model
in exemplary state of preservation,very sturdy body,perfect original hands,beautiful face with
finest quality of bisque and painting,and wearing original teal blue and ivory silk costume with
lace trim,undergarments,leather shoes and socks.