#172

French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings,Original Costume
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$5,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with beautifully-accented lips,pierced ears,antique brunette human hair over cork pate,French composition and wooden early eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 6 G. (incised block letters). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880. Value Points: an especially pretty model with fine delicate bisque,gorgeous eyes,early body with original finish,and wearing original burgundy and cream woolen mariner costume with matching fitted jacket,undergarments,kidskin shoes,and rare woven bourrelet cap designed to protect the head of young toddler beginning to walk.