
32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheek modeling, rich brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted dark lashes, widely arched brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, antique hand-tied brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 14 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, one of the first tete models, having outstanding deep modeling of features, separately modeled ears unusual on this model. Value Points: very beautiful bebe whose sculpting includes dimples on philtrum and chin, fine lustrous complexion, deep eyes, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume including leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 14".