#294

Wonderful Petite French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$8,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with slight smile,shaded lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,antique silk dress and bonnet,leather shoes,undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: captivating large eyes on the premiere bebe with piquant smile,original wig,earrings,body and body finish,