#120

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 12,Original Costume,Parasol and Signed Jumeau Shoes
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$5,750
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,dark curly lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows with feathered detail,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 12 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful bisque and painting,gorgeous eyes,original body and body finish,wearing superb original dress with lace trim,undergarments,lace bonnet with blue ribbons,matching wooden-handled parasol with blue sateen cover and lace edging,and black leather shoes signed "Paris Depose 12" with bee symbol.