GORGEOUS SCHMITT ET FILS FRENCH BISQUE BEBE WITH SPLENDID EYES. 15 ½”. Marks: Sch in shield and crossed hammers (on head and derriere). Bisque socket head, blue paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered and brushstroked brows, closed mouth with delicate shading and accents, pierced ears, soft brown human hair wig over cork pate, original Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, wears lace-over-pink silk jacket style frock, layered underclothing, antique straw bonnet, lace stockings, antique French leather shoes. Commentary: Circa 1880 early period bebe has choice bisque enhanced by splendid eyes, excellent original body with original finish, beautifully costumed.