#192

Pretty Wide-eyed French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau
Live Auction

$9,000
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,short painted dark curly lashes,feathered 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 with straight wrists,wearing antique rose cotton and cutwork dress,straw bonnet with floral decorations. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 5 J. Comments: Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: the dramatically large beautifully colored eyes enhance the soft complexion of the desirable cabinet sized bebe.