#61

French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Mulatto Complexion,Original Costume
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$1,600
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with golden brown (mulatto) complexion,amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,dark painted lashes,black brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,accented lips,row of sculpted teeth,black fleecy wig over cork pate,French brown-complexion composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing cotton suit,straw bonnet and necklace of gold coins. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1895. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion with fine lustrous patina,original body and body finish,original costume.