#37

Outstanding Petite French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Andre Thuillier, Size 2
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$25,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, very delicate rose blushing of eyelids, brush-stroked feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique burgundy silk dress with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, red kidskin shoes (additional new silk costume included). Condition: generally excellent, left pierced ear hole is unclosed (appears original). Marks: A 2 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1886. Value Points: gorgeous petite bebe with captivating expression dramatized by large brown eyes and richly-painted lips, original wig, body and body finish.