Rare French Bisque Pouting Character, Model 248, by SFBJ

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes glancing to the right, painted lashes with dot highlights, painted curving brows that accentuate the sculpting of furrowed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with puckered lips in downcast expression, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish, hands scuffed. Marks: SFBJ 248 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with captivating expression achieved by felicitous blending of sculpting and painting, original body and body finish.