Lot Number:
280.1
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass
paperweight inset eyes of great depth,thick dark
eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,brush-stroked and
multi-feathered brows,rose-blushed eye
shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,shaded
nostrils,open mouth with two rows of tiny
teeth,dimpled chin,pierced ears,dark brunette
hand-tied human hair wig,French composition and
wooden fully-jointed body,pretty antique
costume,undergarments,socks,shoes. Condition:
generally excellent,body is appropriately-sized
and of the same era,albeit not original to head.
Marks: 9 F.G. (in scroll). Comments: Gaultier
Freres,circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful
bebe with splendid eyes enhanced by rich eye
decoration,rare double row of tiny teeth.

Realized Price:
$3,500
Presale Estimate:
2500/2900