#27

French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils Marked 000
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$6,250
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The doll has pear-shaped pressed bisque socket head, small blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, short painted lashes, lightly brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with modelled space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, plump cheeks and throat, well-defined chin, pierced ears, blonde lambs wool wig over cork pate, on composition and wooden fully jointed body with plump modelling and six-loose-ball- joints, straight wrists. The doll is costumed as young Marquis in maroon velvet jacket, wool pants, leather boots, and black felt hat with feather. Marked "SCH" (in shield) and "OOO" on head. Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. 12" (30 cm).