#147

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Wig and Comb
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$5,400
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, (frail) original dress included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful petite bebe with glowing complexion, original wig with original Jumeau hair comb, original body and body finish.