30" (76 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling, very full cheeks, almond- shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils on pointy nose, closed mouth, defined painted teeth between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat- cut derriere, straight wrists, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head, derriere and pate) 8. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: exceptional size of the rare Schmitt bebe allows wonderful expression of the sculpted features, especially fine quality of modeling and painting, rare painted teeth, original body, body finish, pate, and beautiful antique costume.