#148

Early Period French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Block Letter Markings
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$4,800
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique navy blue cotton sateen mariner dress, undergarments, bonnet, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 5 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful modeling and bisque enhanced by beautiful eyes, original body and body finish.