#304

French Bisque Toddler,236,by SFBJ in Fine Large Size
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$1,800
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26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly brown lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with laughing expression, shaded lips, modeled tongue and beaded teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique red cotton dress with embroidery, undergarments, red stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 12. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting with well defined laughter lines and dimples, choice bisque, original wig, body, body finish.