#236

Very Lovely French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau,with Original Signed Shoes
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$5,200
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,separately-modeled pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 9 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bebe with entrancing large brown eyes has original body and body finish,beautiful antique mauve and cream dress,undergarments,knit stockings original,leather shoes signed "Paris Depose 9" with bee symbol.