#368

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Aqua Kidskin Jumeau Shoes
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$4,250
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,separately-modeled pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden early fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 9 J. (and artist checkmarks,on head) Jumeau Medaille dÞOr Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful model of the depose E.J. with finest quality of bisque and painting,original body and body finish,antique aqua silk dress,undergarments,ivory silk bonnet,Jumeau earrings,Jumeau socks and aqua kidskin shoes signed "E. Jumeau Med dÞOr Paris 9"