$10,500
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with long-faced modeling,delicate pale bisque,blue
glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye
corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,lovely antique
costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 J. M. (script letters centering distinctive
symbol). Comments: Bebe Mothereau,circa 1882. Value Points: bebes by the luxury firm are
rarely found; of particular rarity is this example with the mysterious J.M. markings; having lovely
pale bisque,original body and body finish. $9000/14,000