#94

Rare French Bisque Bebe by Joanny
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$7,750
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Description
Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted dark lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: J 1. COMMENTS: Joanny, circa 1885. VALUE POINTS: Very beautiful example of the rare model has finest quality of bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original body, body finish, wig, pate, fine antique costume.