Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau,Size 13,with Lavish Silk Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes

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28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush- stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth,defined space between the pale accented lips,impressed dimples at philtrum,chin and lip corners,separately applied pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs,straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,some light retouch on body. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d̴Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,his signature model known as Bebe Triste in reference to its sad- faced portrayal,circa 1884. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful example with very delicate pale complexion,wearing superb silk costume with lace and soutache trim,signed Jumeau shoes.