170. FRENCH BISQUE BEBE BY GAULTHIER WITH SIGNED GESLAND BODY. 23”. Marks: 9 F.G. scroll mark (head); Bebe A Gesland Brev. SGDG 5 Rue Baringer Rue 5 Paris (body). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue paperweight eyes, painted lashes, eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, pierced ears, closed mouth with accented full lips and defined tongue tip, antique mohair wig over cork pate, French body of padded stockinette over metal armature torso and upper limbs, composition lower arms and legs. Commentary: Very beautiful wide-eyed bebe with finest bisque, rare original Gesland made body with signature, hands repainted, otherwise excellent condition.