Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 11

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24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks and chin, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the model known as Bebe Triste is reference to its wistful expression, from original sculpture design by noted Parisian sculptor Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1884. Value Points: an exceptionally beautiful example of early bebe with very fine delicately shaded complexion enhanced by splendid eyes and eye shadow, original body and body finish.