#141

French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier Freres
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$3,000
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with nicely shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 F.G. (in scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: the pretty bebe with nicely blushed plump cheeks, fine quality bisque, has original body, body finish, original aqua silk faille dress with lace trim, undergarments, aqua shoes, socks.