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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, widely-arched brush-stroked brows, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 5 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with lustrous patina of complexion, rich eyes, original body and body finish, original Jumeau factory chemise dress with red-flower sprig pattern, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes.