#15

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau,Early Period,with Signed Jumeau Shoes
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$5,250
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17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks,amber brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d"Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: the beautiful bebe has loveliest bisque,original body and body finish,and wears lovely aqua green silk faille dress with lace trim,undergarments,aqua velvet bonnet,socks,and aqua kidskin shoes that are signed "E. Jumeau Med d"Or Paris".