Rare First Period French Bisque Bebe E.J.,Size 1

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11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full lower face,blue glass enamel inset eyes in hand-cut eye sockets,painted lashes,feathered brows,closed mouth with outlined lips,dimpled chin,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight- loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing pretty early costume,undergarments,socks,leather shoes. Condition: irregular cut at left eye corner (original or flake?),left cheek rub,original body and body finish albeit somewhat worn. Marks: 1 EJ. Comments: earliest period of the signature E.J. bebe,this example more closely resembles the very first Jumeau bebe known as "premiere",circa 1881. Value Points: rare model with endearing shy expression.