#258

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau,Size 5
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$3,500
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 5 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: entrancing large eyes,richly-outlined lips,original body and body finish,antique costume includes pretty dress,undergarments,shoes,socks,and beautiful aqua knit jacket and cap.