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17" (44 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye socket, lushly painted lashes, brush stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Bebe Jumeau Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful luminous bisque contrasts the large amber eyes, original body finish, antique silk costume, bonnet, socks, shoes, undergarments, and wooden-handled parasol with bird design.