#154

French Brown-Complexioned Bisque 'Paris Bebe'
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$2,800
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Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lair complexion, amber brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes, brown feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, pierced ears, black human hair wig, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Bisque excellent, body repainted. MARKS: Paris Bebe Tete depose 3. COMMENTS: Danel et Cie, circa 1890, the model was made for one or two years only until the firm was ended by its lawsuit with Jumeau. VALUE POINTS: Few examples of the Danel Paris Bebe are found, especially with this pleasing light brown complexion, antique costume