SUPERB FRENCH BISQUE “INCISED DEPOSE BEBE” BY JUMEAU. Marks: Depose Jumeau 6 (incised) and red artist marks. 15 ½”. Bisque socket head, deep blue paperweight eyes, painted lashes, feathered and brushstroked brows, pierced ears, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips with decorative glaze, brown human hair wig over cork pate, French wood and composition jointed body stamped “Jumeau Medaille d’or Paris”, ivory embroidered silk over rose taffeta frock, matching pantalets and bonnet, white leather boots. Commentary: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885,the incised depose model made for only one year, 1885. Especially beautiful bebe with most endearing expression, finest quality bisque and facial painting, excellent original early body with original finish.