#24

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes
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$3,500
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 5 J (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very dear bebe with original wig, body, body finish, signed Jumeau shoes.