#195

Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2, in Original Chemise
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$5,750
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Description

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and 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 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: beautiful painting on the petite bebe, with original wig, pate, body, body finish, and wearing original earrings and chemise.