$6,200
Sold
sold
Click image to enlarge
Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, heart-shaped upper lips, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique shoes. Condition: generally excellent, old body repaint. Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous early bebe with splendid eyes accentuated by finest bisque with most delicate blush on chin cheeks, ear lobs and eye lids.