Beautiful and Rare French Bisque Bebe E.J.A. by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

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25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling,blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,separately- modeled pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs,wearing fine antique blue silk dress with embroidered lace trim,undergarments,stockings,black leather shoes signed C.C. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.J. A 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1880,the rare model was made for one or two years only,and can be considered the first of the signature bebes by that firm. Value Points: splendid example of the very rare bebe with finest quality of bisque enhanced by stunningly-deep paperweight eyes,subtle blushing,deeply-impressed lip and chin dimples,original body and body finish,superb costume and wig.