#85

Petite French Bisque Bebe in Original Costume
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$600
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8" (20 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 3/0. Comments: bisque head by Simon and Halbig, made for the French market, circa 1900, the doll was marketed by luxury Paris boutiques such as Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: appealing petite bebe wears her original lace trimmed dress.