#299

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Dramatic Deep Blue Eyes
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$3,750
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick black eyeliner,lushly painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists,nicely costumed in antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1886. Value Points: especially beautiful deep paperweight eyes enhanced by rich painting of features and complexion,original body and body finish.