#318

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Brown Eyes,Size 11
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$5,500
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,brown glass paperweight inset eyes in almond-shape,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked multi-feathered brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with shaded lips,upturned lip corners,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully- jointed body with attached ball-joints,wearing original muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 11 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1884. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of sculpting,choice bisque and painting,original body and body finish.