#107

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Original Chemise, Wig, Signed Shoes
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28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (head) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition of the very beautiful model with original Jumeau mohair wig, Jumeau earrings, original body and body finish, original Jumeau chemise dress, and signed leather shoes "12 Paris Depose" and bee symbol.