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Description
22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 10 G. Comments: Francois Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: early period bebe by the illustrious firm has splendid detail of sculpting, lovely bisque, original body finish, wonderful antique mariner costume and cap, leather shoes, undergarments.