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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his superb Bebe Triste model from commissioned sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1884. Value Points: outstanding early model of the landmark bebe with splendid eyes, gorgeous bisque, original body and body finish, very fine antique silk dress, lavish bonnet.