12" (31cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with highly defined spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, mauve blushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed bebe body with gusset- jointing at hips and knees, curved kid arms, bisque forearms with individually sculpted fingers and outlined nails, antique costume, leathers shoes with script markings. Condition: generally excellent, body a bit weak at knees, one finger tip chipped on underside. Marks: F.3 G. (block letters). Comments: Francois Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: desirable early block letter bebe with original kid bebe body, gorgeous eyes and expression.