
28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, narrow blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, widely arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French kid lady body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875, his portrait poupee whose face evolved into the first portrait bebe from his son, Emile Jumeau. Value Points: stunningly beautiful model with superb detail of sculpting, painting, and presence, especially sturdy original body, lovely antique costume.