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Lot Number:
2
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulder plate,large grey/blue glass
enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes
and brows,accented nostrils and eye
corners,closed mouth with pale accented
lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,fashion
lady body of padded stockinette over metal
armature,bisque hands and lower legs,bare feet.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head)
Bebe Gesland 5 Rue Beranger Paris (body stamp).
Comments: circa 1875,bisque head attributed to
Jumeau,with original body by Gesland based on
Pannier deposed model of 1872. Value Points:
especially beautiful lady doll in rare small
Gesland body size,superb antique costume with
blue silk ribbon trim,blue leather
slippers,undergarments,jewelry.

Realized Price:
$7,000
Presale Estimate:
3000/4000