#137

Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe with Impressed Depose Mark
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$5,250
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17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 7 (and artist's checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with pale delicately-blushed complexion,splendid eyes,softest wig,original signed body and body finish,wonderful antique costume and leather boots.