#249

Early French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Original Chemise
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$4,250
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Description

15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very delicate pale bisque, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: shy-faced early model complemented by very delicate complexion, original body and body finish, original Jumeau chemise, Jumeau stockings and shoes.