#106

French Bisque Premiere Bebe Jumeau
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8" (20 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, grey glass enamel inset eyes with darker grey outer rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale lips having center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: very faint hairline from crown rim to right eyebrow (below wig). Marks: N 1. (head) Jumeau Medaille díOr Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: most appealing rare size tiny bebe has original body and body finish, wonderful slightly-smiling expression, with original muslin chemise, and (frail) original costume.