#221

Rare French Bisque Pouty Character, 252, by SFBJ
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$3,200
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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and detail of fret lines at forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty-shaped lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 22 SFBJ 252 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: among the rarer of the SFBJ characters, the little fellow has most appealing pouty expression, with excellent detail of modeling around the forehead, eyes and mouth, excellent bisque and painting.