#266

Beautiful Wide-eyed French Bisque Bebe,Size 1,by Emile Jumeau
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$5,000
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,very long dark painted lashes,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 fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head,and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful bebe in desirable size 1 with dramatic eyes,fine creamy bisque,original body and body finish,fine antique costume comprising lace dress,ribboned bonnet,leather shoes,socks.