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Description
21" (53 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on
kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plumply
modeled cheeks and chin, blue glass
paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner
encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, incised
eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow,
brushstroked and multi-feathered brows,
accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed
mouth with modeled definition between the
shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples
at philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears,
original French kid gusset-jointed bebe body,
bisque hands with individually sculpted
fingers and detailed knuckles and nails,
antique costume of cream gown with lace and
satin trim, undergarments, lace and silk
bonnet, shoes and stockings. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: A 9 T. Comments:
Andre Thuillier, circa 1882. Value Points:
exquisite modeling of the face and hands of
the early model bebe, superb quality of bisque
and painting, very sturdy original body, lovely
antique costume.