Rare French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Incised Depose Mark

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-brown complexion,amber-brown paperweight glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,black painted lashes,arched brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with coral-shaded lips,pierced ears,original black fleecy wig over cork pate,French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,tiny nose tip rub. Marks: Depose Jumeau 7 (large incised letters and number,on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,the incised depose mark appeared for one year only,1884. Value Points: the bebe is rare both for its model and for its brown complexion,is enhanced further by very beautiful gentle expression,original wig,body,body finish,outstanding early costume that may be original including matching bonnet.