#260

An All-Original French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 7
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$7,000
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Description

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark lushly painted lashes and eye liner, brushstroked multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and 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 7. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful creamy bisque with superb decoration, choice original wig wit bow, original body and body finish, original earrings, socks, shoes with gold lettering "Bebe Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris", original chemise, Jumeau undergarments, and beautiful lace dress with capelet collar.