#559

French Bisque Bebe by Mothereau with Early Mark and Signed Shoes
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$8,000
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full plump cheeks and chin,small blue glass inset eyes with paperweight effect,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J.M. (and symbol mark) 5/0. Comments: Mothereau,circa 1882. Value Points: an extremely rare tiny size of the elusive bebe having finest ivory-like bisque with soft blushing,original body and body finish,and wearing a superb French dress with tiered lace and embroidery,undergarments,bonnet,socks,and little black leather shoes with impressed full figure of doll and "1".