Lot Number:
81
26" (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with
pear-shaped face and very full cheeks and
chin,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading
and thick dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,mauve-blushed eyeliner,brush-stroked and
multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with defined space and delicately outlined
teeth between the accented lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair extended-length wig,French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed
body with flat-cut derriere and straight
wrists,wearing antique rose cotton dress with
applique designs and lace
trim,undergarments,socks,and kidskin shoes.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in
shield,on head and derriere) 6 (raised
number,head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils,circa
1882. Value Points: outstanding beauty of the bebe
is achieved by finest sculpting of features and
superb artistry of painting,splendid wig,original
body and body finish.
Realized Price:
$28,000
Presale Estimate:
12,000/15,000