#102

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, beautifully costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 6 J (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful face with splendid very deep eyes, choice bisque, original wig, body, body finish, original Jumeau dress with size number "6".