Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 12

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26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined 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: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: the wistful expression is beautifully-achieved on this beloved Bebe Triste, and enhanced by finest delicate bisque, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful antique lace dress, lavish silk and lace ruffled bonnet with satin bows, socks, leather shoes with buckles and silk rosettes, and carrying parasol.