#517

Tiny French Bisque Bebe, Size 2/0, by Etienne Denamur
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 2/0 D. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: rare tiny size of the closed mouth bebe, few examples are known to exist, original body and body finish.