
25" (63 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading and prominent black pupils, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately applied and pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists, very plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 12 J. (head, and artist's checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous facial modeling and finest bisque with delicate blushing, luminous eyes, original body and body finish, rich silk dress of antique fabrics, undergarments, fine lace bonnet, black leather shoes stamped "Bebe Jumeau Med. d'Or Paris" in gold letters.