#274

French Bisque Early Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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16" (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,almond-shaped grey glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,arched feathered brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,an old faint hairline from back rim chip to right ear. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful early model bebe with exquisite painting of features,original early body,fine antique costume and shoes.