#139

Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier with Signed Shoes
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$35,000
sold
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13" (33 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, well costumed in antique rose silk dress with lace trim, antique undergarments, lace cap, stockings, leather shoes with brown silk rosettes and silver medallions. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 4 T. Comments: Thuillier, circa 1884. Value Points: outstanding example of petite bebe with very choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original costume including shoes signed "AT".