$12,750
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Description
15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket-head with pale
complexion, blue glass enamel inset eyes with
spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the
eyecuts, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow,
feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth with accented pale lips,
pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,
French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-
jointed body with straight wrists, pretty dress
of antique aqua silk. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Emile Jumeau,
circa 1877. Value Points: earliest period bebe
Jumeau with sublime expression, choice bisque and
painting, original body and body finish, signed
Jumeau shoes.