#252

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 2, by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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$8,250
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 2 J (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: rare petite size, splendid dramatic eyes, fine original body and body finish.