#205

Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 4
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$6,500
sold
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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-painted outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 4 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely petite bebe with beautiful eyes and complexion, original wig, body, body finish, Jumeau muslin chemise and brown leather shoes with brown silk rosettes.