#22

Fine Early French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$20,000
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump facial modeling,large almond-shaped eyes with spiral threading,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists,antique costume comprising (frail) frock,undergarments,leather shoes signed "4". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful early model bebe by Jumeau with finest bisque,original body and body finish.