#205

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau
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$6,750
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10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, slight body touch up. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with finest creamy bisque, gorgeous blue paperweight eyes, original body, pretty antique costume with woven bonnet, leather shoes.