#43

Enchanting French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau
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$7,750
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,pretty antique lace dress,bonnet,undergarments,leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (head,and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille dOr Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: most endearing size,the beautiful bisque is enhanced by very deep compelling paperweight eyes.