French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Beautiful Brown Complexion,Size 1

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9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich chocolate-brown complexion,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly-painted black lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,row of porcelain teeth,pierced ears,black mohair curly wig over cork pate,French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing antique linen dress with red braid trim,undergarments,stockings,red leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1890. Value Points: rare size 1 petite bebe has most beautiful complexion with luminous patina,deep paperweight eyes,original wig,body,body finish,earrings and wonderful straw bonnet with red silk ribbon trim.