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Description
22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,separately-sculpted pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose 10 (incised,with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884,a rare model that likely just precedes the bebe incised "Depose Jumeau",few examples are known to exist. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with delicate pale complexion that is complemented by soft blushing,original body and body finish,fine antique dress that may be original,signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose" shoes,undergarments,bonnet.