#151

Petite Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes
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$3,800
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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: most endearing petite size with fine creamy bisque contrasting the brown eyes,original body and body finish,antique costume including cream kidskin boots incised M.B.