#89

Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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$19,500
sold
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10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with eight-loose-ball- joints,flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent, original finish albeit some wear to finish. Marks: Sch (shield, mark on head and derriere). 4 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: superb petite size with fine sculpting details of large models, most endearing expression, lovely bisque, original signed body, antique cotton dress, undergarments, straw bonnet, leather shoes signed "L.I.", and carrying small paper mache and fur dog.