#133

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Couturier Costume, Size 5
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$6,000
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark lushly painted lashes, wide brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and 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 on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: fine creamy bisque enhances the rich decoration, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful couturier costume, undergarments, antique bonnet, knit stockings and leather shoes.