Rare and Fine Premiere Model French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Bisque Hands

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28" (71 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very plump cheeks and chin,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip,shaded lips,tiny modeled tongue tip,pierced ears,kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,bisque lower arms and hands,antique French costume,bonnet,undergarments,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1878,the first period bebe by that firm with unique plump kid body and bisque hands. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with very fine modeling and bisque,very rare large size,exquisite modeling of hands.