$21,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,very large amber brown glass enamel eyes in wide
eye sockets referred to as "wrap-around",thick dark eyeliner,daintily-painted lashes,mauve-
blushed eye shadow,arched brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with shaded and outlined pale lips,pierced ears,extended-length blonde mohair wig
over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight
wrists,slightly-cupped fingers,lovely antique costume comprising silk jacket dress,maroon
knit stockings,leather shoes signed Bebe Jumeau,and fabulous tri-color woven bonnet with
upturned side and burgundy silk ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0.
Comments: Emile Jumeau,his earliest period bebe with luxury portrait-like quality,circa 1877.
Value Points: the rarity of this early model with compelling portraiture of eyes is enhanced by
her exceptional beauty,original early body,fabulous waist-length wig of soft original curls,all
indications of her creation for a luxury market.