#304

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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$7,500
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,very deep blue glass spiral threaded eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 6 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful eyes,the shy-faced bebe has original body and body finish,wears her original (slightly frail) Jumeau silk dress,with beautiful bonnet,undergarments,maroon socks,and ivory silk shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 6" (one sole missing).