#25

Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume and Jumeau Shoes
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$5,250
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly painted lashes,dark eyeliner,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d"Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting,brilliant eyes,original body,body finish and wig,and wearing original Jumeau couturiere costume comprising magenta silk dress,undergarments,burgundy knit socks,Jumeau leather shoes signed E.J. Depose 5,and silk bonnet.