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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately-sculpted pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 11 (incised, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the rare model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: especially fine modeling around the eyes, enhanced by fine lustrous patina of complexion, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Paris Depose" in gilt letters.