#179

Very Beautiful French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Jumeau
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$7,000
sold
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,pale bisque,pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,delicate eyeliner,lightly-painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists,antique navy blue silk dress with lace trim,undergarments,bonnet,earrings,brown leather shoes,stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1877. Value Points: earliest period Jumeau bebe with very lovely bisque and painting,gorgeous eyes,original body and body finish,lovely costume.