#220

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Original Chemise with Signed Jumeau Shoes
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$3,250
sold
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,rose blushed-eye shadow,brush-stroked brows with feathering,accented nostrils and eye corners,original blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau circa 1888. Value Points: fine creamy bisque and rich decoration,original wig,pate,body,body finish,wearing original muslin chemise,Jumeau socks,and leather shoes signed "Paris Depose" with bee symbol; also included are six additional costumes handmade in the classic style for this bebe.