#80

Rare Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier,Size 6/0,with Superb Costume
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$14,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,very large amber brown glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly- painted dark lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with heart-shaped outlined upper lip,suggestion of tiny tongue tip,. dimpled chin,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 6/0 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous doll with dramatic large eyes enhanced by rich decoration,exquisite sculpting of features,original eight-loose-ball jointed body in superb condition,wearing beautiful antique lace dress,undergarments,brown kidskin shoes with silk rosettes signed C.M,lavish woven straw bonnet with floral trim.