#721

A Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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$15,000
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13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head) Sch (shield mark on head and derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: rare to find petite size of this model has loveliest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, pretty antique dress, undergarments, silk and lace bonnet, stockings, shoes.