#89

Early and Rare French Bisque Premiere Bebe Jumeau with Original Early Body
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$6,000
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,large blue glass enamel eyes with rich spiral threading,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing wonderful antique white pique pinafore dress over early chemisette,undergarments,rose kidskin boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille dÞOr Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878,his first period bebe known as "premeiere". Value Points: rare early bebe with most endearing expression,finest quality bisque,beautiful eyes,original early body and body finish,soft waist-length mohair wig.