#64

French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Fine Antique Costume
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$8,000
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16" (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes in hand-cut eye sockets, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, early brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his earliest period bebe. Value Points: very beautiful creamy bisque with subtle and delicate blushing, rich brown eyes, original body and body finish, wearing lovely cream cashmere embroidered coat dress with matching cap, undergarments, leather shoes.