26 " French Bisque Bebe By Verdier & Gutmacher, Successor Of Andre Thuillier (AT)
Item History & Price
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GORGEOUS and VERY RARE FrenchBisque Bebe with beautiful quality bisque and blue paperweight eyes! She has the classic open mouth face of thefamed French bebes by Andre Thuillier (AT). The head is signed V13G, which indicates she was made by Verdier andGutmacher, who purchased the doll business and molds of Andre Thuillier, circa 1894. Verdier and Gutmacher purchased and used thefamous A.T. molds, thereby changing only the mark from "AT" to VG" -- and as you can see, th...e face identically resembles the openmouth AT Bebe. I have include sideprofile photographs so you can see the detail of the nose, upper lip, and mouth—alldistinctly identical to the AT Bebe. She wears a wonderfuldress made from antique fabrics and elaborate lace panels, antique leathershoes, and a beautiful straw bonnet! Shewould be a knock-out in any collection! Thedoll measures 25.5 to 26” tall. Description: 26” French Bisque Bebe, V13G, featuring a bisquesocket head with beautiful quality bisque, stunning bulbous blue paperweighteyes with much depth and detail, feathered eyebrows, finely painted upper andlower eyelashes, “dot” accents at the inside corners of the eyes, shaded andaccented nostrils, open mouth, porcelain upper teeth, shaded and very finely accentedupper and lower lips, wonderful blonde mohair wig with curls (full and long), corkpate, and on the original French body with jointed wrists (the bottoms of thefeet are stamped “13”). Shewears an exceptionally beautiful dress made from antique fabrics and exquisiteantique lace with ribbon accents throughout. The back of the dress is complete with a lovely blue silk ribbon embellishment. She has 2 pieces of original undergarmentsincluding chemise and pantaloons. Shewears original aqua antique knit stockings and very beautiful French leathershoes. Her ensemble is completed with astraw hat with blue ribbon trim.. Condition: Please see photographs. The quality of the bisque is superb withexcellent modeling and delicate facial decoration. The bisque head has been lighted and is inoverall excellent condition with no damage and no repair. There are a few minor wig pulls around thecrown rim and a very slight nose rub. Thebody is in overall excellent condition and in the original finish with somepaint wear to the hands. The dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and hat are in overall excellent condition. Please see photographs. Marks: “V13G” (incised at neck on back of head). “13” (incised on the bottom of each foot onthe body). Circa: 1894. Packing& Shipping Within the U.S.: Within the U.S., professional packing andshipping by U.S. Mail, Parcel Post, and with Insurance (packed in a box withinterior reinforcement in the size of 36” x 12” x 12”) is estimated at $80.00(f.o.b. seller). InternationalPacking & Shipping: International shipping is available by Global Express Air Mail withinonline tracking and insurance, estimated at $160.00 (f.o.b. seller). The doll will be professionally packed in astrong box (a box with interior reinforcement in the size of 36” x 15” x 15”). Please email for an exact quote to yourcountry. ** * * * * Paypal.com Verified PremierMember, so you can buy and pay securely and safely (with credit card payment ortransfer), with confidence, through paypal.com * * * * * *
