#84

French Bisque Character, Model 229, by SFBJ in Wonderful Antique Costume
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$2,000
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, light feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips in smiling expression, row of porcelain teeth, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 229 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with wonderfully defined smiling expression, wearing antique black velvet suit, brocade vest, saddle shoes, watch and fob, and with wonderful salesman sample beaver skin top hat with silk lining and gilt lettering of manufacturer.