#235

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark
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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 3 (incised, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Paris (body) 3 (stamp inside wig). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model made for one or two years only, beautiful deep blue eyes, original signed wig, original body and body finish, and lovely antique costume. Private collection Linda Kellermann.