#504

Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2 with Dramatic Large Eyes
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$2,800
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered 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 bebe body, straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: desirable petite size complemented by dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish.