#251

Large French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 12,with Brown Glass Paperweight Eyes
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$4,250
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Description
27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head,large amber brown glass paperweight eyes,thick dark eyeliner,lushly painted lashes,brushstroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with full outlined lips,separately modeled pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing antique lace dress,lace bonnet with silk ribbons,undergarments,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent,tiny original 1/4" original firing line at crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful eyes enhanced by fine creamy bisque,original body and body finish.