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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head with pear-shaped face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) OO. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1885. Value Points: rare signature marking for Schmitt on the highly characterized bebe with appealing angular features, lovely expression, original body, well detailed antique costume.