Superb Early French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Round Face

Especially beautiful and very cute all original rare first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has round face with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original wig and body !!

From first period circa 1882 ... wonderful 16 " ( 41 cm ) Schmitt et Fils girl with pale pressed bisque socket head with round face , plump cheeks and very childlike expression of deep modeling !

She has gorgeous almond - shaped light blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading , dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes . Mauve blushed eyes shadow and feathered brows. Closed mouth with shaded lips , lovely modeled pierced ears and wonderful long curled blonde mohair wig over original pate !

She has her original 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 . Body has original body finish....... and is generally excellent !!

Here complete condition is generally excellent , bisque free of damage , repair , chip or hairline !!! Tiny factory flaw bisque fold at forehead ....very hard to see and not disturbing ! Head mark at back ; 2 SCH ( in shield ) ... France circa 1882

Wearing original with set of lovely under garments with socks , beautiful three piece outfit with jacket .... blouse and silk and lace skirt . Matching bonnet and lovely French replaced booties ..........

Very beautiful and rare to find early doll in perfect cabinet size and ready to display and enjoy in your collection !!

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