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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 12 (and artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish, wearing extraordinary original couturier costume of aqua velvet with panels of cream cashmere with embroidery and paillettes, with matching bonnet, undergarments, signed Jumeau leather shoes, earrings.