#33

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
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$5,250
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms, antique costume and undergarments, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 3 G (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, early period bebe from the illustrious firm, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face on the rare early model, with original kid body, perfect bisque hands.