#146

Very Pretty French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 11
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$3,800
sold
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Description
26"(66 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows with feathered detail,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,lovely antique costume including pink cashmere wool jacket and mohair fleecy muff. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: lovely creamy bisque enhanced by fine modeling including lip and chin dimples,defined philtrum,original wig,body and body finish.