#199

Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Superb Original Wig
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$4,600
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large amber brown glass inset paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing original well-detailed muslin night dress with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 7 J (head) Jumeau Med. d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: an especially beautiful bebe with transfixing eyes, the original hip-length wig has soft original curls.