#327

Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: finest quality of bisque, delicate complexion and subtle blushing, splendid eyes, original body and body finish on the early period bebe.