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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Beautiful antique costume comprising lace dress, undergarments, leather shoes by Alart impressed with full figure of doll, lace bonnet with frou-frou ruffles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1885. Value Points: an outstanding example of the very rare and sought-after "H" bebe, with superb sculpting, bisque and complexion, original body and body finish.