#235

Rare French Bisque Bebe by Joanny with Splendid Eyes
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$4,600
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J 4. Comments: Joseph Joanny,circa 1886. Value Points: very dolls by this maker are known,this example in endearing petite size with lovely bisque and painting,splendid eyes,lovely antique costume,undergarments,silk bonnet,leather ankle boots.