#272

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 12,in Antique Woolen and Velvet Costume
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$5,000
sold
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,lushly painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips,pierced ears,brunette hand- tied human hair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1890. Value Points: fine creamy bisque with excellent detail of painting of features,original body and body finish,beautiful antique woolen dress with blue velvet collar and belt,silver buckle.