#39

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau in Lovely Early Costume
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$11,500
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing aqua silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, socks, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 3 J. (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous splendid eyes and rich painting of features, original Jumeau wig, original body and body finish.