#118

Rare French Bisque Bebe by Joanny
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$5,000
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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully- jointed body with eight loose ball joints and straight wrists. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: J 4. COMMENTS: Joanny, circa 1885. VALUE POINTS: Rare model, few bebes by this firm exist, this example is most appealing petite size has original body and body finish, beautiful pale bisque, fine painting, antique French cotton dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes.