
22" (56 cm.) Pressed pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass spiral threaded inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with plump proportions, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, one baby finger chipped. Marks: F. 10 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: exceptional beauty enhanced by pale bisque and deeply modeled features on the early model Gaultier bebe with original very sturdy body, beautifully sculpted hands, lovely antique costume, undergarments, shoes.