#376

Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau,Size 15,with Exquisite Costume
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$8,000
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Description
31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,rose-blushed eye shadow,painted curly lashes,thick brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,separately-modeled pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 15 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful bebe in rare size,dramatic eyes,finest quality bisque and painting,original body and body finish,fine antique silk dress,undergarments,lace bonnet,leather shoes signed C.P. 15.