French Bisque "Eden Bebe" in Original Zouave Costume

Lot Number: 
55
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,shaded lips,dimpled chin,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bebe Paris 3 Depose. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel,circa 1895. Value Points: wearing original and elaborate Zouave costume of blue wool with metallic gilt edging and soutache braid,matching slippers.
Realized Price: 
$3,000
Presale Estimate: 
1800/2500