$14,000
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 5 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883. Value Points: spectacular eyes on the beautiful signature doll, original early body and body finish, original wig, and fine antique costume including embroidered best dress, undergarments, superb silk bonnet, and leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau 5".