French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes

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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 6 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bebe, original wig, pate, earrings, body and body finish, lovely antique silk dress undergarments and leather shoes with silk rosettes signed E.J.