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19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rich rose eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk dress in the vintage French style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose 8 (incised, head) Paris Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bebe with splendid painting of eye shadow and lashes to emphasize the rich eyes, choice bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose".