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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original and with original finish, albeit scuffed. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 10 (red stamp) 10 (incised) Paris Bebe (stamp and Eiffel Tower stamp, on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his landmark doll created after winning his infringement lawsuit against Danel et Cie in 1890 which earned him the right to uniquely use the Paris Bebe trade name; to signify that victory; Emile Jumeau commissioned a completely new bebe facial model. Value Points: rare doll with very expressive features, fine original complexion and painting, antique costume including dress, undergarments, lace ruffled bonnet, socks, wooden handled silk parasol, and leather shoes marked "Bebe Jumeau Depose 10"; and carrying a pair of little bisque head German dolls with matching original silk costumes.