#472

An All-Original French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 10
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$6,500
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22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, widely arched brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the 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 10 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: finest quality bisque and painting on the deeply sculpted features, original long blonde mohair wig, pate, body, body finish, original Jumeau teal blue dress with featherstitch embroidery and cotton lace trim, earrings, slip, petticoat, pantalets, knit stockings, black leather shoes signed "Paris Depose 10" with bee symbol.