#40

A Superb French Bisque Bebe A.T., Size 11, by Thuillier
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$51,000
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Description

28" (71 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick black eye liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, long wheat blonde antique human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with plump limbs, straight wrists, wearing exquisite turquoise silk dress with bead trim, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes, elaborate cream chiffon silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 11 T. Comments: Thuillier, circa 1884. Value Points: outstanding model of the rare doll in superb size that allows perfect expression of the sculpting, finest bisque and painting.