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Description
22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,very plump
cheeks,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark
eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye
shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered
brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed
mouth with shaded lips,separately modeled pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed
body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: 10X (incised,head,plus artist's
checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1882. Value Points:
gorgeous bebe with rare markings,finest
bisque,superior sculpting especially around eyes
and mouth,original wig,body,body finish,and
outstanding antique costume comprising gown and
matching capelet of patterned rose silk faille
with embroidered trim,fancy wide-brimmed
bonnet,undergarments,knit stockings,signed Jumeau
shoes.