bl*****75
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$2,800
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- $2,800 / $3,200
Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, large brown glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original store chemise of muslin and aqua silk, cutwork undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B (large raised letter). Comments: French, mystery maker, circa 1888. Value Points: very distinctive modeling and dramatically large eyes enhanced by lovely bisque and painting on the unusual bebe.