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17" (45 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder-plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset- jointed fashion body with shapely waist and derriere, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875, the portrait like poupee model evolved into the first period bebe. Value Points: outstanding bisque and painting, delicate bisque, wearing superb antique patterned silk costume with sateen green inset panels, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed "J".