187. RARE & BEAUTIFUL FRENCH BISQUE P.D. BEBE BY PETIT & DUMOUTIER. Marks: P 2 D. 16". Bisque socket head with especially plump face, spiral-threaded blue paperweight eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eyelids, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, strawberry- blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, ivory frock with lace trim, fancy straw and silk bonnet, antique white leather boots. Commentary: Circa 1885 bebe with distinctive modeling, compelling expression, fine smooth bisque with delicate facial painting, excellent original body, repainted hands, otherwise original finish.