#227

French Bisque Early Period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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$8,500
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Description

15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with very round facial shape, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, short painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere) 1. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: endearing petite features appealingly contrast the plump facial modeling, fine quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique blue velvet dress, undergarments, leather boots.