#360

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Petite Size
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$4,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,large brown glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly-painted lashes,widely-arched brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing pretty brown velvet dress with lace and rose silk ribbon trim,undergarments,earrings,shoes,socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG (and artist checkmarks,size indecipherable). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque,original body and body finish,original wig.