#349

Petite French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: the rare petite bebe has beautiful creamy bisque and rich brown eyes, original body and body finish; original (frail) ivory silk dress is included.