#239

Beautiful French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed philtrum dimple, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: early tete model with exceptional quality of bisque, brilliant eyes, original wig, original body and body finish, lovely antique aqua bebe dress, bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes and Jumeau blue button earrings.