Scarce Gesland "Bebe" 1870-80s 27" (69cm) . Original Francois Gaultier bisque head with incised earlier block mark 'F 11 G' . Blue glass paperweight eyes with bold angled lashes, arched fine brushstroked feathered brows, mauve eye shadow . Deep pouty closed rose mouth has peek accents and darker inner shading . Pierced ears with blue drop earrings . Faint hairline from pate rim to forehead . Gesland composition shoulderplate and stockinet body with metal armature operated limbs, composition forearms and jointed wrists have some paint flakes, lower composition legs with left knee still in stockinette but not in socket . Original cork pate, replaced human hair blonde ringlet wig . Ivory satin-lace vintage dress, red velvet vest has satin trim, antique white wear lace trim petticoat and pantaloons . Two-tone antique lace-up leather weary ankle boots, cream socks, hat, and butterfly brooch .