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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark
eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye
corners,closed mouth with upturned lip corners,accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig
over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,antique costume
comprising ivory silk bebe dress,undergarments,felt chapeau with silk flowers and
ribbons,leather shoes with silk rosette trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete
Depose Paris Bebe 6 (head) Paris Bebe Depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol on body). Comments:
Emile Jumeau,the unique model he created for the Paris Bebe signature whose depose he won
in a lawsuit against Danel & Cie,circa 1892; Jumeau's model appears to be closely related to
the 200 character series he also created during this time. Value Points: rare model with very
expressive features enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting,original body and body
finish,grand costume.