28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with luminous depth, dark eye-liner encircles the eye cut, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and accented lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early Jumeau composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs, antique blue velvet coat dress with aqua silk lining, undergarments, leather shoes, antique bourrelet cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N (small incised letter at crown rim) 13. Comments: Emile Jumeau's Bebe Triste, circa 1885, the significance of the letter "n" is unknown but may indicate special commission. Value Points: stunningly beautiful large bebe with dramatic blue eyes of great depth, finest quality bisque and sculpting, original body, lovely costume.