#76

Rare Pair of French Bisque School Children, Model 237, by SFBJ in Original School Uniforms
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$4,750
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with row of sculpted teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body; the boy with solid domed head and original auburn flocked hair, and the girl with brunette human hair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: remarkable state of preservation, the pair are wearing their original matched school uniforms with matching boots, leather belts, he with school satchel and award medals.