#260

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 3, by Andre Thuillier
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$17,000
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$15,000 / $18,000
Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, very delicate rose blushing of eyelids, brushstroked feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, early brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, original ivory silk dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: A 3 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful wide-eyed petite bebe with finest painting of features, especially lips, original costume.