#30

French Bisque Character,237,by SFBJ with Flocked Hair
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16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flocked brown hair,blue glass inset eyes in half-moon shape,painted brown curly lashes,incised eyeliner,brown brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,slightly-parted outlined lips,row of porcelain teeth,French composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips,wonderfully costumed in brown velvet Sunday best ensemble. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ,circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling especially around the eyes,enhanced by fine lustrous patina of complexion