#398

Rare and Lovely French Bisque Bebe Mothereau with J.M. Markings
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump lower face,very delicate pale complexion,blue glass spiral-threaded eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J ( (symbol) M. 2. Comments: Mothereau,circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful model with most delicate bisque and well-rendered artistic painting of features,original body and body finish,gorgeous antique costume,bonnet,undergarments,tan leather shoes signed with full figure of a doll.