#183

French Bisque Bebe E.J.,Emile Jumeau,Size 7,Splendid Eyes,Signed Jumeau Shoes
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$6,750
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with fine creamy bisque,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered 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,pretty antique costume with blue velvet couturier bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 7 J. (and artist checkmarks on head). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1882. Value Points: Emile Jumeau,an especially beautiful bebe with dramatic eyes,finest bisque,original body and body finish,signed Jumeau shoes.