#83

Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Bisque Hands
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$4,400
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands with lovely cupped fingers and separate thumbs, lovely antique costume including leather shoes, bonnet, and organdy gown with undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.3 G. (head and shoulder plate, early block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with splendid eyes, finest painting and complexion, very sturdy original rare body.