23" (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump facial shape, beautifully defined facial features clustered at center of face, almond shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eye liner, delicately painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, accented and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed bebe body with original pewter hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P 4 D. Comments: Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare and exquisitely sculpted French bebe with lovely bisque and painting, original body, wearing antique costume that is likely original comprising royal purple dress with lace collar and cuffs, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes signed "P".