An Outstanding French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier with Signed A.T. Shoes

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18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,sculpted features include rounded pointy nose tip and chin,full cheeks,heavy-lidded blue glass paperweight inset eyes with large black pupils,thick black eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,heart-shaped upper lip,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body with square cut collarette,gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers,defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent,some kid patching on original body. Marks: A. 7 T. (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Andre Thuillier,circa 1880,his first period bebe. Value Points: outstanding beauty of the very rare early bebe whose quality of bisque and sculpting is enhanced further by artful painting,antique wig,original body with beautifully sculpted hands,wonderful antique ivory silk costume and bonnet,leather shoes signed A.T. The doll was acquired by Geri Baker from the Mildred Seeley Collection and is featured in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls,page 620.