#348

Petite French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Antique Costume
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$4,250
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, his premiere bebe. Value Points: most captivating petite bebe with shy expression, original body and body finish, fine teal blue silk antique dress and matching bonnet with lace trim, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes.