$40,000
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin,amber brown glass
paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered
brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 H. Comments: Halopeau,circa 1885. Value Points: an especially
beautiful example of the rarely-found bebe with compelling presence,choicest bisque and
painting,original body and body finish,and wearing fine white pique dress with soutache
embroidered collar trimmed with cutwork,silk bonnet with ruffled frou-frou and
lace,undergarments,cream kidskin ankle boots signed C.P. and gilt chain purse with cameo
medallion.