Fine French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body, Size 0

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14" (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling and delicate complexion, brilliant blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Schmitt plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, antique white pique dress, undergarments, blue silk bonnet, aqua kidskin shoes signed L.D. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 0 (head) (Shield mark on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful eyes contrast the delicate complexion on the precious size 0 bebe, with original signed body with original finish, choice bisque.