#172

All-Original French Bisque Toddler, 247, by SFBJ
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$2,000
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Description

20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with two upper beaded teeth, shaded and accented lips, auburn mohair bobbed wig over original pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 21 SFBJ 247 Paris 10. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: exceptional quality of bisque with fine lustrous patina, rich sculpting, original wig, body, body finish, original costume.