Lot No. 096

Lot 96.

Rare divine Petit et Dumoutier Bebe c1878-82 pale pressed quality French bisque 26” (66cm) incised ‘P 5 D’ with plump face. Starburst large deep blue glass paperweight inset almond eyes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, very long arched brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, encircled black eyeliner, and angled lashes. Superior closed soft pink mouth with a partial smile, delicate red peak accents, and defined inner red space giving a she knows more than us expression. Soft pink cheek blush pierced ears with blue leaf earrings. Blonde mohair wig has extensions and cork pate both look original. French ball jointed original composition body has the original unique lead metal hands, and body cut. White lace over pink cotton dress. Antique whitewear petticoat and pantaloons, cameo and bar brooches, black socks, and Jumeau bee symbol size 12 shoes. Pink organdy/velvet hat with feathers. An elite rare French Bebe and only made with the lead hands for seven years, so few examples exist. Exceptional sculpting and elite feature painting.

$7,000 – $8,500