#96

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe with Rare Incised Depose Mark and Couturier Costume by Emile Jumeau
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$7,250
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 8 (incised) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for a short period only, and is notable for its unusual small eyes lending a shy expression. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate complexion, original body and body finish, wearing original rose silk couturier costume with cord braid trim, lace bonnet, undergarments, Jumeau leather shoes signed "E.J. Depose 8".