#75

Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier
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$7,000
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Description

20" (51 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, pale bisque, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and luminous depth, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with pewter hands. Condition: old faint hairline from lower right cheek into neck, finish on hands a bit scuffed. Marks: P. 3 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882,few models by this firm having original body are ever found. Value Points: exceptional quality of bisque and sculpting with very expressive character-like features, original body and body finish, antique costume.