$6,250
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass deep
paperweight glass eyes,lushly painted lashes,dark
eyeliner,brush-stroked brows with glazed
highlights,accented nostrils,closed mouth with
richly shaded 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 8
(and artist marks on head) Jumeau Medaille d"Or
Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888.
Value Points: gorgeous bebe with richly painted
features,original body,body finish,lush original
wig,and wearing original Jumeau couturier costume
comprising elaborate dress (some fraility of
silk),undergarments,maroon socks,maroon silk shoes
with gold lettering "Bebe Jumeau Med d"or Paris"
and superb original matching bonnet,Jumeau earrings.