$20,000
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Description
23" (59 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-
shaped face,large blue glass enamel inset eyes
with spiral threading,dark eyeliner encircles the
eye sockets,short dark painted lashes,mauve
blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,pointy
nose,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed
mouth,defined space between the shaded and
outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-
loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and
flat-cut derriere,antique lace and aqua silk
costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
Sch (in crest) 4 (head) Sch (in crest on body).
Comments: Schmitt et Fils,circa 1880. Value
Points: outstanding example of the rare bebe with
exquisite sculpting emphasizing the unique facial
shape,nose,dainty chin and defined
philtrum,original body and body finish.