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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, richly-shaded lips with decorative glaze, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 4 head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the model is often considered the prequel to the 200 Jumeau character series with its distinctive facial modeling and expression. Value Points: rare model, especially charming in this petite size, especially fine painting of complexion and features, original body and body finish.