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Description
15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket head,
blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral
threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,
painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils,
closed mouth with shaded and accented 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:
Depose 6 (incised on head, and artist's
checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau,
circa 1885, the model was made for one year
only. Value Points: beautiful shy-faced
expression is enhanced by compelling eyes,
lovely bisque, original body and body finish,
original mariner costume, signed Bebe
Jumeau shoes.