#157

All-Original French Bisque Bebe by Andre Thuillier in Luxury Costume
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$16,500
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$12,000 / $15,000
Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 9 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine original condition of the very beautiful bebe, wearing red silk chiffon ribbon dress with large matching bonnet accented with roses, original muslin and lace chemise, red knit stockings, leather gloves, black leather shoes impressed with greyhound symbol on soles, and with original body with fine original finish, original wig, and lovely bisque.