French Early Period Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Lovely Pale Bisque

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16" (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pale bisque,small brown glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body,wearing antique batiste and lace trimmed dress with matching silk bonnet,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Emile Jumeau,his earliest period bebe,circa 1877. Value Points: very beautiful gentle expression with softly-blushed pale complexion,original body and body finish,lovely costume on the early period Jumeau bebe.