#12

French Bisque Brown-eyed Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letters
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$7,250
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15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, painted long lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 6 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: the early period bebe has very fine quality of sculpting and fine delicate complexion, original body and body finish, wearing lovely antique costume comprising coat, dress, undergarments, knit stockings, leather ankle boots signed C.C., and fancy straw bonnet.