#166

An All Original French Bisque 1907 by SFBJ
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$2,200
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Description
26" (66 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. CONDITION: Generally excellent, original body finish has typical flaking on left arm and hand. MARKS: 1907 11. COMMENTS: SFBJ, circa 1910, the 1907 model was based on the original tete model by Jumeau. VALUE POINTS: The bebe is preserved, unplayed-with, in her original box, her beautiful eyes enhanced by the elaborate original red cotton and crepe costume with lace and ribbon trim, wire framed bonnet, shoes and socks