#16

French Bisque Pouty Toddler, 252, by SFBJ, Size 2
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$2,900
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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm). Bisque socket head with uniquely sculpted face with strong jawline and defined fret lines around the forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, light brown mohair wig with braids, French composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 2 (head) Fabrication Francaise SFBJ Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding quality of modeling on the petite pouty toddler with original body and body finish, antique dress.