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Description
26" (66 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass
paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles
the eyecuts, painted lashes, brushstroked and
multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and
nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined
lips, pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate,
original composition and wooden fully-jointed
body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally
excellent, some rub to original body finish.
Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 11 (head) Paris
Bebe Depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol on torso).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the rare
character faced model was introduced and
trademarked by Jumeau after winning his
infringement lawsuit against Danel et Cie. Value
Points: rare model with deeply sculpted features,
excellent bisque.