Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Paris Bebe by Emile Jumeau

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full sculpting of cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy upturned nose, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish, slight finger scuffing. Marks: Tete Depose Paris Bebe 7. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1892, the model is considered a premiere bebe of the Jumeau 200 art character series and is quite rare. Value Points: rare model with compelling character expression and very choice bisque and painting, lovely antique costume.