26" (66 cm). Pressed bisque socket-head with elongated facial modeling and very full cheeks, brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and very plump limbs, antique costume comprising white pique princess-style dress with soutache embroidery, undergarments, leather ankle shoes, blue knit stockings, ornate silk and lace bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877. Value Points: outstanding quality and condition of the very rare early portrait bebe with choicest modeling and bisque, expressive presence, original body and body finish.