French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Jumeau

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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 6 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: entrancing expression, the amber eyes enhanced by rich mauve eye shadow, original body and body finish, original wig, lovely antique costume.