#267

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Gorgeous Original Wig,Size 1
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$4,250
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,widely-arched brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,soft blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,original body finish with possible early touch-up on arms. Marks: 1 (and artist checkmarks,on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: desirable size 1 bebe with beautifully decorated eyes,fine quality bisque,superb original waist-length wig with original curls and ribbon,lovely antique dress may be original,undergarments,stockings,brown leather shoes.