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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, fine antique costume of blue striped velvet and lace, undergarments, lavish ruffled lace and blue silk ribbons. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original with original finish albeit crazed on torso. Marks: 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period portrait bebe. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with finest bisque, beautiful eyes, entrancing expression.