#264

French Bisque Wide-eyed Bebe by Henri Delcroix with Little All-Bisque Doll
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$2,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly-painted lashes,wide brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing antique flannel costume with embroidery,undergarments,bonnet,knit stocks and white kidskin boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 30 (head). Comments: Henri Delcroix,circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find doll with most expressive features,original body,choice bisque and painting,fine costume,and carrying her own little all-bisque doll.