$11,000
Sold
sold
Click image to enlarge
Description
24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full
cheeks,strong throat,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick
dark eyeliner,painted delicate lashes,mauve blushed eye
shadow,delicately feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded
nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined
lips,separately modeled pierced ears,(frail) original lambswool
wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-
loose-ball-jointed body with plump lower arms,straight wrists.
Condition: generally excellent,flake at right pierced ear hole.
Marks: EJ 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body,Comments:
Emile Jumeau,circa 1880,the earliest period of his signature
bebe. Value Points: rare large early bebe with gorgeous
sculpting,finest quality bisque and painting,original body with
original finish,included is antique velvet and silk dress,leather
shoes,and antique blonde mohair wig.