Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Rare Body Variation, Signed A.T. Shoes

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accent line between the lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with curly fingers and well-defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 3 G. (block letters, head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: the first period bebe with rare body, beautifully-shaped hands, expressive features, fine antique costume incuding leather shoes signed A.T. (for Thuillier).