#86

Beautiful French Bisque E.J. Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume
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$5,750
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,separately modeled pierced ears,original Jumeau mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 10 J (and artist checkmarks,head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,the refined deposed model of his initial-signature bebe,E.J.,circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful gleaming bisque with rich brown eyes that are enhanced by mauve eye shadow,fine shaded lips,original body and body finish,wearing fine antique red silk bebe dress with lace trim,undergarments,red woven bonnet,socks,cream kidskin boots by Alart marked 12 and with full figure of doll.