
23" (59 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with plump modeling of cheeks, oval-shaped face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long lashes, incised eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, defined space between the shaded and accented lips, defined chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing fine antique pale green silk dress that appears original, undergarments, knit stockings, brown leather shoes, antique bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 11 T. Comments: Thuillier, circa 1882, the prestige-minded firm made very small numbers of dolls each year available to luxury buyers. Value Points: having the face considered the most desirable of the A.T. bebes, this example is further enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely costume.