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Blue-eyed French Bisque Bebe E.J.,Size 2
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$8,250
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10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head, brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique chemise. CONDITION: generally excellent. MARKS: Depose E 2 J (and artist's checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. VALUE POINTS: alluring petite bebe with splendid eyes, softly blushed complexion with complementary rose blushed eyeshadow, original wig, pate, Jumeau earrings, body and body finish.