#302

French Bisque Bebe E.J.,Depose Model,by Jumeau
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$5,600
sold
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,dark painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,dimpled chin,brunette hand- tied human hair wig,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,cream silk/wool dress with lace trim appears original. Condition: generally excellent,dress has moth holes and wear,some retouch to body. Marks: Depose E. 9 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d̴Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful gleaming complexion with rich decoration around the eyes and mouth,original signed body,fine early (worn) costume including silk bonnet,cream kidskin ankle boots signed with full figure of doll.