French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Jumeau with Rare Articulated Wooden Body

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13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly-set lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with few scuffs. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his first period bebe with classic shy expression. Value Points: most endearing premiere bebe with very rare original wooden body, original Jumeau chemise, burgundy socks, leather shoes by Alart with impressed full figure of doll.