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Description
15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket head,
wide almond-shaped grey glass enamel inset
eyes known as "wrap-around", prominent dark
eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes,
mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked
and feathered brows, accented nostrils and
eye corners, closed mouth with accented pale
lips, defined space between the 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:
Jumeau Medaille dÃOr Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value
Points: gorgeous petite bebe with desirable
portrait face and superb quality of bisque and
painting, original body and body finish, blue
cotton dress with red embroidery original to
the period, undergarments, red leather shoes.