#280

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau,Size 3
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$4,250
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose blushed eyeshadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing antique muslin chemise,snood,original Jumeau socks,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent,chip at left pierced ear hole (under earring). Marks: Depose E 3 J (head,and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d̴Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: very dear size with entrancing expression,beautiful eyes and painting,original body and body finish.