Very beautiful all original Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 9 ( 20" / 51 cm ) ... on Bebe of the earliest period with very delicate pale bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing very lovely antique silk velvet costume with gorgeous bonnet .
Finest quality of pressed bisque socked head of pale quality with beautiful brown glass enamel inset eyes in almond shape , has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes. Pale rose blushed eye shadow and brush-stroked and feathered brows. She has on closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips and very pretty separately modeled ears . Sweet dimpled chin and beautiful blonde mohair wig over cork pate.
Incised head mark at back ..... E. 9 J. and artist checkmark
Original French composition and wooden eight - loose - ball body with original body finish and straight wrists with beautiful modeled fingers. Body mark at back with Jumeau stamp .....
Generally excellent condition .... free of damage , chip , repair or hairline . Tiny fireline inside the head and slight crease on the cheek otherwise all perfect condition !!
The doll is wearing very beautiful with set of antique under garments , socks and pale green Jumeau shoes with Jumeau mark ..... Stunning silk velvet costume with gorgeous wire bonnet ....
Made by Emile Jumeau ... France circa 1882