#233

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with pull-string "mama" crier, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: finest bisque with rich decoration, splendid eyes, original body and body finish.