
20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue/grey enamel glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit a bit scuffed on fingers. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his first period luxury bebe known as portrait, circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful face with delicate bisque and coloring, expressive lips, original early body, original rose silk and sateen dress with lace trim, tiny gold anchor decorations, undergarments, black knit stockings, black leather Jumeau shoes, cream velvet bonnet.