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Lot Essay
The R.R. initials indicate this was a special commission for a department store. There was a series of these using the standard Tête mould.
Details
A Jumeau for 'R.R.' bébé
with blue fixed eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brown mohair wig with plaster pate and jointed late S.F.B.J. type wood and papier-mâché body wearing contemporary green silk frock, underwear, white boots and lace bonnet --23½in. (59.5cm.) high, impressed R.10.R and red painter's marks (right lower eye lid restored, back left side of head rim slightly warped and some wear to body)
with blue fixed eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brown mohair wig with plaster pate and jointed late S.F.B.J. type wood and papier-mâché body wearing contemporary green silk frock, underwear, white boots and lace bonnet --23½in. (59.5cm.) high, impressed R.10.R and red painter's marks (right lower eye lid restored, back left side of head rim slightly warped and some wear to body)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.