Rare early Period all original French Bebe by Schmitt et Fils
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From early period around 1882th. a wonderful 15 " ( 39 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has pale pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and very nice expression of deep modeling !
Especially beautiful rare all original early period Bebe has round face called " Moon Face " with lovely eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original body and rsare to find original wearing most beautiful silk outfit ...
Pretty brown glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes . Mauve blushed eyes shadow and feathered brows. Closed mouth with shaded lips , lovely modeled pierced ears with original earrings and blonde mohair wig over original pate !
Early composition and wooden eight loose ball jointed body with straight wrists and separate fingers , lower legs with muscular calf, slender ankle and long narrow foot which is typical for on Schmitt Bebe body ! The flat cut shaping of derriere rim is also typical and has Schmitt et Fils stamp with crossed hammer . Has original body finish and generally excellent as well near mint !!
All complete condition are generally excellent , bisque free of damage , repair , chip or hairline !!!
Head mark at back ; 0 SCH ( in shield ) ... France circa 1880/82th. century ...
Wearing set of lovely under garments with socks and French shoes , stunning silk costume with matching bonnet which looks all original too her !!
Very beautiful and rare to find early doll in perfect cabinet size ..... ready to display and enjoy in your collection !!
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