Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, plump cheeks and throat, 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. 1 G. (head) T.D. (body stamp). Comments: Gaultier, early block letter marking indicating earliest bebe production, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful bebe with superb bisque, very fine body with original finish, lovely antique costume.