#79

Splendid French Bisque Bebe A.T. Size 14,by Andre Thuillier
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$44,000
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Description
27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,incised eyeliner,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,straight wrists,beautifully costumed in antique aqua silk dress with lace details,undergarments,very ornate bonnet,stockings,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent,original body and body finish. Marks: A 14 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier,circa 1886. Value Points: splendid model of the rare and desirable bebe,in wonderful size allowing for full expression of the features,finest quality of bisque and painting.