#279

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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$4,500
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 9 J (head, and artist's checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with splendid eyes, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.