French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings

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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lightly-painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with modeled tongue tip between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G, (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate complexion, luxury wig, original body and body finish, and wearing (some fabric wear) original ivory silk costume with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.