#327

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe A.T.,Size 11,by Thuillier
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$28,000
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very full cheeks and throat,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,shaded nostrils,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid gusset-jointed bebe body,bisque forearms,burgundy silk dress,undergarments,leather shoes signed C.M.,lace and silk ruffled bonnet. Condition: bisque excellent,arms are not original. Marks: A 11 T. Comments; Thuillier,circa 1884,the early model of the luxury bebe. Value Points: gorgeous face with choicest bisque and painting of features,luminous amber brown eyes,luxury long and very full antique mohair wig.