22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
  Lot 152
 

152

An early Francois Gaultier pressed bisque bebe No.8

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £800 - £1,000


 
An early Francois Gaultier pressed bisque bebe No.8, with striated brown glass eyes, shaded lids, light brown feathered brows, open/closed mouth with defined space between, darker pink detail, dimpled doubled chin, pierced ears, blonde hair wig, back of head impressed F. 8 G., eight-ball jointed papier-mache body, Burgundy velvet dress with lace collar, white cotton underclothes, knitted socks, kid shoes and straw hat with Burgundy velvet flowers and black net trim —19 1/2in. (49.5cm.) high (hairline crack on back of head curling towards left ear)