#133

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier,Size 10
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$29,000
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply-modeled cheeks,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick black eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi- feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip,defined space between the shaded and accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,straight wrists,wonderful costume of antique striped velvet,undergarments,black velvet tam,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 10 T. Comments: Thuillier,circa 1886. Value Points: the classic bebe face is fully perfected on this choice model with beautifully detailed features and complexion,original body and body finish.