Lovely French Bisque Clown Bebe with rare Facial Painting ...
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Please refer to our stock # 1346 when inquiring.
Charming and so beautiful 17" ( 44 cm ) French bisque Clown which has beautiful original silk clothing and rare facial expression with painted butterfly´s !
This pretty bisque socket head Bebe has very pale bisque complexion with lovely red painted curving clown decoration and color full butterfly´s on her cheeks and fore head , has lovely blue glass inset eyes and brows .
Close mouth with outlined lips , pierced ears with nice insect earrings . Lovely original fleecy clown wig in slightly orange over cork pate .
Original French fully jointed wooden and composition body which seems in good condition . Hands with well done color refresh .... The lovely silk clothing are sewn on the body so that we prefer to keep it as is so as not to destroy anything of this !!
The clown has all complete generally excellent condition . Perfect bisque .... free of damage , repair , chip or hairline . ... To note only a very small pale color imperfection at the neck ... please ask about extra pictures if you need ...
France at 19th. century ...
The Clown wears pretty original silk suit . A large lace ruffled collar ornate the neckline , sleeves and each leg .... black stocking and nice shoes . ... all original sewn on his body . As finally touch he has a funny high bonnet or hat so that he has a total size with bonnet about 21 " ( 54 cm ) !!
Wonderful and rare Clown Bebe with special facial painting ... ready to display and enjoy !! The lovely Guignol and Polichinelle on my pictures you can find in another offer here in my shop !!
Please let me know if you have any question and thank you for your interest on my Doll - Shop !
Layaway are always welcome , feel free and ask about !