#160

Gorgeous First Period French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$15,500
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin,almond-shaped pale blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,dark curly lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips,dimpled philtrum and chin,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body,antique costume including fine leather shoes marked 000. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1877,his first period bebe. Value Points: exceptional beauty and quality of the bebe with entrancing painting of facial features and complexion,original wig,body,body finish,period costume.