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Description
23" (58 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, very
deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark
eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes,
incised eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-
feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented
eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth,
shaded and outlined lips with defined tongue tip,
pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate,
French composition and wooden fully jointed body
with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: F. 10 G. (block letters).
Comments: Francois Gaultier, circa 1882. Value
Points: spectacularly beautiful early model
Gaultier bebe whose very plump facial features
contrast the delicate complexion, original body
and body finish, beautiful antique costume.