#224

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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$15,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass enamel spiral-threaded eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pink pate,composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat- cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 1 (head) SCH (in shield,on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils,circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful delicate bisque nicely contrasts the plump facial modeling and rich eye decoration,original body and body finish.