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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detailing, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the portrait bebe modeled by noted Parisian sculptor Carrier-Belleuse under commission from Jumeau, the model is know as "Triste" in reference to her wistful expression. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the Bebe Triste, with original luxury mohair wig, pate, body, body finish, and costume comprising early couturier burgundy silk and lace dress, undergarments, socks, leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 12", Jumeau earrings.