#219

Petite French Bisque Block-Letter Bebe by Gaultier
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$3,500
sold
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Description
13" (33"). Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass spiral threaded eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rose blushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 4/0 G. Comments: Francois Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: earliest style bebe by that firm with pleasing plump facial modeling, choice bisque, original body and body finish.