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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair waist-length wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, dainty antique costume, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 1 T (head) T.D. (in shield, on derriere). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face on the rare petite bebe, enhanced by finest quality bisque and painting, luxurious original wig.