$18,800
Bru Brevete Bebe Modele with Wardrobe, France, c. 1880, doll known as Mabel Violet Jeannette by her original owner, blue lined paperweight eyes, mauve eye shadow, open-closed expressive mouth, white line between lips, pierced ears, (very light surface scratch on left eyeball, dark spot of eyelash paint on upper left lid), marked 2 at crown, cork pate, blonde skin wig, fully articulated wooden Bebe Modele body, jointed wrists and ankles, dressed in champagne-colored silk with pale aubergine floral ribbon trim, chevron-trimmed wrist, suede hat, and high brown leather boots, retains trunk with original wardrobe consisting of green wool dress with brass buttons and gold feather stitching, navy pleat-front dress with cranberry fringed yoke, pink cotton dress with lace trim, cherry red jumper-style dress with black velvet ribbons decorating front, dentiled hem, white ruffled nightgown, four hats, and two pairs of shoes, doll ht. 17 3/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-04-12
