#12

Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe with Block Letter Markings by Gaultier
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$4,750
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, feathered brows, rose eyeshadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, undergarments, kid-skin rosette shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.7 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous early Gaultier bebe with most delicate complexion enhanced by pale rose eyelid and cheek blushing, original wig, original early body and body finish.