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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate complexion, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with delicately shaded outlined lips, impressed lip corners, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Emile Jumeau, portrait luxury model from his premiere year of bebe production, 1887. Value Points: especially beautiful bebe featuring delicate complexion with subtle blush, lovely eyes, original wig, original body and body finish, and fine antique costume (possibly original), along with ruffled cutwork bonnet, undergarments, white fur muff, silk parasol with horse head grip, and leather boots impressed L.P.