#133

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Couturier Costume,Size 5
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$6,000
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Description
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.