#137

Lovely French Bisque Early Period EJ Bebe by Jumeau,Size 7,in White Pique Costume
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$7,500
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20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,almond-shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,mauve blushed eyeshadow,painted lashes,delicately feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,the premiere model of his signature EJ bebe,circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with sweet expression,lovely bisque and painting,original signed body and body finish,wearing early white pique dress with attached cape,undergarments,bonnet,brown knit stockings and leather shoes.