#296

Most Endearing and Fine French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Jumeau
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$5,250
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,delicately-painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented 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: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille dOr Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: the very beautiful premiere model presents a gentle face with very large captivating eyes,fine bisque and painting,original body and body finish,cutwork embroidered dress that is likely original with aqua silk ribbons and cap,matching undergarments,cream kidskin shoes.