#309.1

French Bisque
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$2,400
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass jewel-like inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with richly-shaded lips,blonde mohair wig,carton body with shaped humps at front and back torso,wire upper arms,wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bebe Paris E. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel,circa 1895. Value Points: the bright-eyed Polichinelle wears his original rose and ivory costume with "diamond" buttons,brass bells,brown shoes with upturned toes,and festive hat to match the costume.