Bébé Schmitt & Fils Bisque Head Doll

Description:

Bébé Schmitt & Fils Bisque Head Doll, France, late 19th century, with an open socket head, inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced molded ears, and a composition body, head impressed "Bte. S.G.D.G 1," body with Schmitt & Fils stamp, ht. 15 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

dress is tattered, wig loose, discoloration and paint cracks to the body, small abrasions where stand prongs had rubbed against the body, damage and loss to the shoes, but the head appears to be in fine condition.


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