Rare Petite French Bisque Bebe, J.D. with Closed Mouth

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9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded paperweight eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body. Condition: generally excellent, some body repaint. Marks: Paris 3 J.D. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Henri Delcroix, circa 1888. Value Points: rare closed mouth bebe, especially in this petite size.