This is the first bebe made by Jumeau, and is the very first Portrait mould. First produced c.1876 using pressed bisque, this mould was only available in one size, 5, which is incised at the back of the head. Spectacular First Modell French Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Portrait- Jumeau with 'wrap-around' eyes, bisque porcelain socket head, with full modelled cheeks and chin, almond-shaped eye cutout, with the so-called 'wrap-around' effect, fixed inset eyes , light blue paperweight eyes with black iris delicate pink eye shadow, closed mouth with a small defined spacing, shaded lips and delicate outer contours, beautiful modelled ears, pierced earlobes, original jointed body with 8 balls and with fixed wrists and the early plump hands, original blond mohair wig on original cork pate, earrings, antique dress that is elaborately decorated with lace and with suitable hat, leather shoes, condition : generally excellent, fine-veined original bakinglines at the corner of the nose and at the corner of the mouth, Faint mould line at the side of the nose is typical of this mould and of pressed bisque in general. marking : 5 Jumeau d’Or Paris (body stamp), manufacturer: Emile Jumeau, Médaille c. 1876, size: 63 cm, the item is located in the Swiss customs warehouse, in case of import into the EU import sales tax and custom duties will arise!