French Bisque "Depose Jumeau" Rare Incised Markings, Size 13, Signed Jumeau Shoes

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28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed chin and lip corner dimples, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hand-tied wig in long ringlet curls, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume including finely-worked cape and signed leather shoes "Bebe Jumeau Depose". Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Jumeau 13 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the model was made for a short period of time only and has uniquely smaller-sized eyes lending a gentle childlike expression. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and sculpting, very deep eyes, original wig, body, body finish, signed shoes.