#282

Gorgeous French Bisque Early Period EJ Bebe by Jumeau
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24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled and pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely ivory satin early dress, undergarments, lace bonnet, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous example of the sought-after size 9 early period EJ has exceptional quality of delicate complexion, especially nice painting around the eyes, original body and body finish.