23" (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full modeling of cheeks, almond-shaped eye sockets with blue/grey enamel spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed chin dimple and philtrum, separately modeled pierced ears, French blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, very plump lower limbs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, old revarnishing of body. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: superb modeling of the rare larger size early portrait bebe is enhanced by delicate complexion and lovely painting of features, original body and wig.