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Description
13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very pale bisque, very large wide blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set pale and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, little chip at right pierced ear lobe hole, original body with some minor wear. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his premiere bebe, circa 1877. Value Points: stunningly beautiful petite and very rare bebe with dramatic eyes contrasting the delicate complexion, original wig, body, body finish, antique green woolen and blue velvet dress, undergarments, leather shoes.