$18,500
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Description
16" (40 cm). Bisque socket head, dark blue glass
paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,
dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted
lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and
feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth
with defined space between the shaded lips,
pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,
original composition and wooden fully jointed
body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885.
Value Points: very beautiful classic model of
A.T. bebe with wonderful definition of lips,
choicest bisque, original body and body finish,
antique silk and lace dress, leather shoes signed
C.P.