#12

Outstanding and Rare French Bisque Bebe A.T. Andre Thuillier, Charming Petite Size
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$18,500
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 7 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful classic model of A.T. bebe with wonderful definition of lips, choicest bisque, original body and body finish, antique silk and lace dress, leather shoes signed C.P.