French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letters

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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer irises, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, wheat blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume, ruffled silk bonnet, leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 8 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, early period bebe, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful bebe with lovely pale bisque enhanced by rich decoration and splendid eyes.