#20

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 11,in Fine Original Dress and Bonnet
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$3,250
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly painted lashes,rose eye shadow,brush- stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) Bebe Jumeau BTE SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes enhance the luminous bisque with beautiful complexion and painting,original body and body finish,and wearing original fine ivory silk costume with dainty feather-stitch embroidery,undergarments,socks,shoes,and bonnet.