#35

Petite All-Original French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier
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$8,000
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Description

10 1/2" (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly shaped accented lips, plump blushed cheeks, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 2 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: most endearing petite bebe has choice bisque, original body, wearing original burgundy silk dress with lace trim, original chemise, undergarments, burgundy knit stockings, black leather shoes signed C.P., burgundy silk bonnet.