
12" (30 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the first model bebe by Jumeau has most endearing sweet expression, lovely bisque, original body and body finish; wonderful antique costume includes French schooldress, undergarments, bebe brooch, silk bonnet with tiny flowers, knit stockings and leather shoes signed "4" with maker's symbol.