#296

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau,Size 1,with Compelling Eyes
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$3,750
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,long painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body,wearing pretty antique blue cotton dress with feather-stitch trim,undergarments,stockings,shoes. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks,on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1886. Value Points: desirable petite size with very dramatic large eyes in compelling bluebell color,early body with original finish.