#208

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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$7,750
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear- shaped face,blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose- blushed eye shadow,pointy nose,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined pale lips,defined chin,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,pierced ears,French composition and wooden body. Condition: generally excellent,complexion rub on nose. Marks: Sch (in crest) 00. Comments: Schmitt et Fils,circa 1884. Value Points: very dainty bebe with delicate complexion,well-modeled features,wearing superb antique costume of dotted Swiss,silk and lace bonnet,undergarments,leather shoes signed "A La Bebe Bon Marche,Rue Sevres".