Pretty French Bisque Closed Mouth Bebe with Deep Paperweight Eyes

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Pretty French Bisque Closed Mouth Bebe with Deep Paperweight Eyes

Lot Number: 
317
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: French,mystery maker,circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty bebe with deeply-modeled features,lovely bisque and eyes,original body and body finish,beautiful antique costume with cutwork detail,undergarments,stockings,leather boots,silk flowered bonnet.
Realized Price: 
$4,250
Presale Estimate: 
3000/4000