#449

Grand French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ with Charming Costume
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$1,000
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26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with beaming smile, shaded lips, two sculpted upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 12. Condition: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine sculpting for this model with impressed dimples, double chin, fine gleaming bisque, original body and body finish, antique burgundy wool boy’s suit, striped stockings, leather boots, burgundy velvet cap, and carrying little mohair dog.