#8

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. with Fine Antique Costume
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$4,750
sold
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19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi- feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bebe with creamy complexion and finest painting of features,original body and body finish,original wig,earrings,with original Bebe Samaritaine chemise under antique pale rose dotted tulle dress,matching bonnet,undergarments,socks,and early leather shoes with brown silk bows.