#104

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile with Original Jumeau Wig and Signed Shoes
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$6,500
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short black painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve- blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips with heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 7 J (artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: splendid eyes with rich decoration, original Jumeau wig in elongated length, original body and body finish, antique dress and undergarments, leather shoes signed Paris Depose with bee symbol, and Jumeau earrings.