#33

French Bisque Kid-Bodied Bebe by Gaultier, Size 1
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The plump-faced pressed bisque bebe has swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale grey enamel inset eyes with darker grey outer rims, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original plump kid body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, curved kid upper arms, bisque forearms and hands. The doll wears aqua silk dress of antique fabrics and lace, undergarments, knit stockings, black leather shoes. Marked "F.1 G." in block letters. Francois Gaultier, circa 1882. 10" (25 cm).