#93

French Bisque Brevete Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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$10,000
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Description
17" (43 cm). Pressed pale bisque socket head with rounded facial modelling, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: B SGDG 2 (impressed on head) Sch (and shield mark on derriere). COMMENTS: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. VALUE POINTS: Very fine example of the early model bebe by Schmitt et Fils, having brevete markings, superb bisque and painting, original signed body with original finish, antique costume.