Precious French Bisque Bebe in Petite Size by Schmitt et Fils

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round facial modeling, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and prominent pupils, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, tiny closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere 3 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: precious petite size with original body and body finish, most captivating expression and delicate bisque, fine antique silk and lace costume.