$19,500
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Description
23" (58 cm). Pressed bisque socket head
with "pear"-shaped modeling, very full cheeks,
grey enamel glass inset eyes with spiral
threading, eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted
lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and
multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners,
shaded nostrils, closed mouth with white space
between the shaded and heart-shaped outlined
lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over
Schmitt plaster pate, original composition and
wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with flat-
cut derriere, antique costume. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 4 (and shield mark on
head) 4 (pate) Sch (in shield mark on derriere).
Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value
Points: stunning beauty of the early Schmitt bebe
with superb modeling and bisque, artistic
painting with blush on eyelids, chin, cheeks and
ears, original body with original finish.