#108

All Original French Bisque Bebe Louvre by Emile Jumeau
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$4,700
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Description

11" (28 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, lushly painted lashes, dark brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 2 L. Comments: Bebe Louvre, made by Jumeau for the Paris department store, Au Louvre, circa 1895. Value Points: exquisite bebe in rare petite size has dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish, wears original rose silk satin dress and bonnet in unplayed with condition.