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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,plumply modeled
cheeks,almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly
lashes,mauve blushed eyeshadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented
nostrils of distinctive pointy-tip nose,closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip and
impressed lip corners to suggest a wistful smile,blonde mohair wig,kid gusset-jointed bebe
body with bisque forearms and hands,antique frail blue silk faille bebe dress with lace
trim,undergarments,stockings,kidskin shoes,and rare woven bourrelet cap. Condition:
generally excellent,body has some minor kid patching. Marks: A 7 T. (head and shoulders).
Comments: Andre Thuillier,circa 1882. Value Points: desirable early bebe by this firm is very
rare to find,has enthralling expression enhanced by beautiful eyes and eye decoration,original
body,perfect and superbly sculpted bisque hands.