42″ F. 16 G. CLOSED MOUTH FRENCH BEBE WITH COMPO BODY.

42″ F. 16 G. CLOSED MOUTH FRENCH BEBE WITH COMPO BODY. An extreme rarity to find earlier French dolls of this magnitude and size! Normally one might be able to locate a 32″-36″ Jumeau or Steiner or F.G., but again, I must reiterate the rarity of coming across a doll of this size and for it not being on a mannequin style body is unheard of. Although the body is unmarked (typical of F.G. bodies) it certainly follows the characteristics of an F.G. body and we believe it to be correct and proper for this doll. More amazing is the overall condition, the body shows minimal wear, especially at the joints. It is straight wristed with original finish and the bisque head itself appears to have no damage. Original amber paperweight eyes with a hint of mauve eyeshadow, a closed mouth with molded tongue (similar to the quintessential Bru Jne models). Fine pale bisque with expertly painted light brown eyebrows, wearing an older fancy dress, she has a long brown human hair wig of newer vintage. Head is stuffed with old French newspaper. SIZE: 42″ h. CONDITION: Minimal wear to body finish, most notably in finger and wrist area. Overall very fine plus. 1-10490 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1034	$0.00	42″ F. 16 G. CLOSED MOUTH FRENCH BEBE WITH COMPO BODY. An extreme rarity to find earlier French dolls of this magnitude and size! Normally one might be able to locate a 32″-36″ Jumeau or Steiner or F.G., but again, I must reiterate the rarity of coming across a doll of this size and for it not being on a mannequin style body is unheard of. Although the body is unmarked (typical of F.G. bodies) it certainly follows the characteristics of an F.G. body and we believe it to be correct and proper for this doll. More amazing is the overall condition, the body shows minimal wear, especially at the joints. It is straight wristed with original finish and the bisque head itself appears to have no damage. Original amber paperweight eyes with a hint of mauve eyeshadow, a closed mouth with molded tongue (similar to the quintessential Bru Jne models). Fine pale bisque with expertly painted light brown eyebrows, wearing an older fancy dress, she has a long brown human hair wig of newer vintage. Head is stuffed with old French newspaper. SIZE: 42″ h. CONDITION: Minimal wear to body finish, most notably in finger and wrist area. Overall very fine plus. 1-10490 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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