#237

Bebe by Gaultier Freres, Size 11
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Description

27" (68 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows with enhancing decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll banner) 11. (head) (original paper label of Gesland boutique on back torso). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatically painted eye decoration and richly shaded lips enhanced the very large eyes, original body, wonderful antique costume.