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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, wide blue glass paperweight inset eyes (referred to as "wrap-around") with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the early period bebe has exceptional beauty, with luminous eyes and eye decoration, finest bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish.