roof with colorful scene of the King of Clubs, and with alternate colorful scene of the King of Hearts hidden on the underside, with opening door and a bronze poodle dog awaiting release inside. Excellent condition. Charming decorative accessory with mystery meaning, late 1800s. $300/400
11. Outstanding Petite French Bisque Early Model Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Signed A.T. Shoes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with defined sculpting of fingers. Condition: generally excellent, small kid reinforcement on upper arms. Marks: A. 2 T.(head and shoulders). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882, his early kid-bodied model of bébé. Value Points: the rare bébé with exquisite painting and completion, original very sturdy body and finely-sculpted bisque hands, rare petite size, antique lace dress, undergarments, velvet cap, and leather shoes with metal star rosettes which are impressed A.T. The doll has a blue ribbon award from UFDC exhibition. $9000/12,000
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