#89

Pretty French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Gilt Lettered
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$4,400
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,large brown glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly painted long lashes,widely arched brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with 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 7 (and artist checkmarks,head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1887. Value Points: in virtually unplayed with condition,with pristine original wig,the bebe wears factory original chemise with gold lettered Bebe Jumeau banner,and owns an original costume including bonnet,gown,undergarments,leather shoes (one rosette missing) with maker's label.