#17

French Bisque Bebe 'DEP'
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$2,300
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Description
25" (63 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, thick brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: faint old hairline at back of head, otherwise excellent. Marks: Dep 12. Comments: Jumeau, utilizing custom "dep" head made by Simon and Halbig, with Jumeau body, circa 1895. Value Points: rare closed mouth model with superior bisque and sculpting, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume.