#154

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau,Size 10 with Fine Couturier Costume
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$7,000
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head,large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,separately applied pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 10 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885,the deposed model of E.J. was made for one year only. Value Points: beautiful definition of features include impressed lip and chin dimples,enhanced by nicely blushed delicate complexion,original body and body finish,superb antique silk couturier costume of aqua silk satin and black velvet,lace trim,undergarments,velvet bonnet,Jumeau stockings,and black leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 11".