#205

Petite and Rare French Bisque Bebe Mothereau with Lovely Delicate Bisque
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$4,750
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,brush-stroked brows,dark painted curly lashes,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair over cork pate,French composition and wooden six-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing antique bronze-green cashmere wool coat with extended cape collar decorated with feather-stitching,undergarments,stockings,brown kidskin shoes marked "2",and silk bonnet with tulle and silk flower decorations. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0 J.M. Comments: Mothereau,circa 1880,the J.M. initials were an early mark used by the firm. Value Points: beautiful petite doll with very rare makerÞs mark,original body,finest bisque and painting,lovely antique costume.