#251

An All-Original French Bisque
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$1,600
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Description

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, painted lashes, thick brush stroked brows with glazed highlights, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips, one piece hinged walking legs that cause the head to turn from side to side when moved. Condition: generally excellent, one original earring missing. Marks: Dep 9 (head). Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, their Eden Bebe, circa 1895. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, the doll wears its original vibrant plum silk and black lace dress and matching bonnet, original undergarments including chemise with "Eden Bebe Brevete SGDG" label, black stockings, and black leather shoes signed "Eden Bebe Paris".