#76

Rare French Bisque Bebe by Mystery Maker
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$4,750
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Description
22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, lushly painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, fringed brows with feathering detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent except large chip at back of right ear, body may not be original. COMMENTS: French, circa 1888, mystery maker. VALUE POINTS: Very rare model with distinctive facial modelling, outstanding beauty and painting, antique mariner costume.