#97

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Premiere Model,in Petite Size 5
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$6,000
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13"(33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,antique rose silk faille dress with ruching at waist,undergarments,rose bonnet,socks,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful early model bebe with lovely delicate bisque,original body and body finish.