#213

Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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$10,500
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13"(33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with delicate complexion,wide blue grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878,the early period bebe has transitional wrap-around eyes of a beautiful color. Value Points: choice petite early bebe with lovely bisque,eyes,original body and body finish,and beautiful early rose silk costume with matching woven bonnet,undergarments,stockings,brown kidskin shoes signed "Modes de Paris".