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Description
12" (30 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, blue
glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,
dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and
multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth, defined space between the
shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde
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 díOr Paris
(body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value
Points: the earliest bebe by Jumeau known
as "premiere" has unusually lovely painting for
this model, very delicate bisque, original body,
body finish, Jumeau chemise.