$20,000
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Description
16" (40 cm). Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 6 T. Comments: Thuillier, circa 1886. Value Points: among the rarest of the French bebes, the beautiful cabinet size model has entrancing large eyes, original body and body finish, original silk and lace dress, undergarments, brown leather shoes, very fancy velvet bonnet.