Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Rare All-Wooden Body

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14" (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,very large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,mauve-blushed eye shadow,painted lashes,widely-arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over original frail lambswool wig and cork pate,French all-wooden body with eight- loose-ball-jointed,jointed wrists,pretty blue silk dress,undergarments,leather shoes,socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878,one of his earliest bebe models,Value Points: exceptionally beautiful facial model with lovely bisque and painting,splendid eyes,very rare and original all-wooden body.