#405

French Bisque Bebe Triste, Size 11, by Emile Jumeau with Original Early Body
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24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded upturned lips, impressed dimples in chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, fine early dress of velvet and silk. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his distinctive Bebe Triste model with beautiful bisque, brown eyes, original body and body finish, lovely costume.