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Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pale bisque,brown glass enamel inset eyes in almond shape,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,lambswool wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,original body finish with some scuffing. Marks: 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1877. Value Points: earliest period bebe with very delicate pale bisque and beautifully painted features,original body and body finish,lovely lace dress and bonnet,undergarments,cream kidskin shoes.