#71

Pretty French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Lovely Antique Costume
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$4,000
sold
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly-painted lashes,widely-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1890. Value Points: pretty classic bebe has original body and body finish,beautiful antique dress,undergarments,very fancy early bonnet,black leather shoes signed C.M.