#140

Dainty Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 1,with Original Signed Shoes
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$6,000
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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head,large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,widely-arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with richly-shaded lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,beautiful rose silk and lace antique dress,bonnet,undergarments,rose knit stockings,black leather shoes signed "1". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SDGD 1 (and artist checkmarks,on head) Bebe Jumeau Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: rare size 1 with beautiful creamy bisque,dramatically-large eyes with rich decoration,original body and body finish.