$18,000
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,large amber brown glass paperweight inset
eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked
and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined
space between the shaded and outlined lips,separately applied pierced ears,blonde mohair
wig over pierced ears,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with
straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E.12 J. (and artist checkmarks).
Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the large bebe with
finest luminous bisque,original wig,pate,body,body finish and wearing an extraordinary
original costume from Ernestine Jumeau's couturier workshops including fabulous dress,lace
bonnet and leather shoes with gold lettering "Bebe Jumeau".