#255

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe in Original Chemise Dress by Emile Jumeau
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: unusual shy-face expression for this model, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, original Jumeau red flowered chemise dress.