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Description
24" (61 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with
plump lower facial modelling, almond-shaped brown
glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles
the eyecut, painted lashes, mauve blushed
eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered
brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils,
closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,
blushing on pierced ears, original lambswool wig
over cork pate, French composition and wooden
eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight
wrists and very plump modelling. CONDITION:
Bisque excellent, body original with dent in back
hip, repair to lower right leg. MARKS: Jumeau
Medaille d'or Paris (body). COMMENTS: Emile
Jumeau, circa 1878. VALUE POINTS: Outstanding
early bebe in grand size with superlative
modelling, bisque and painting, original body,
antique costume including blue woolen cap and cap
with soutache embroidery.