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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period bebe. Value Points: very beautiful expression enhanced by fine gleaming complexion with subtle blush, lovely antique costume.