#131

French Bisque Character,Model 247,Known as
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$1,900
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,mohair lashes,painted lower lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space and two beaded teeth between the shaded lips,brunette human hair wig,French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body,nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent,original body finish albeit some wear. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 10. Comments: SFBJ,circa 1912,their model known as "Twirp". Value Points: appealing cheerful expression is enhanced by fine luminous quality of bisque,original toddler body.