#227

Bebe by Gaultier Freres
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Description

22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded detail between the accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body is by Jumeau but appropriately sized and of the era. Marks: F.G. (within scroll banner) 9. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed bebe with expressive features and excellent painting.