#342

Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed E.J. Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with entrancing brown eyes, rich eye decoration, choice bisque, original body and body finish.